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Project posted by Dane Kealoha

505 Roxbury

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Location
Palm Springs, California
Year
1958
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Midcentury
Originally built in 1958, the single-story home sits on a corner lot in Palm Springs. Tall hedges afford privacy for the front and rear yards.
Originally built in 1958, the single-story home sits on a corner lot in Palm Springs. Tall hedges afford privacy for the front and rear yards.
Krisel's own firm designed nearly 40,000 homes around Southern California, incorporating many of his signature features, such a low-slung roof. Today, a golden yellow front door offers a cheerful welcome against the white facade.
Krisel's own firm designed nearly 40,000 homes around Southern California, incorporating many of his signature features, such a low-slung roof. Today, a golden yellow front door offers a cheerful welcome against the white facade.
A wall of sliding glass doors and clerestory windows frame striking views of Mt. San Jacinto. As part of the 2018 renovation, polished concrete floors were added throughout the interior.
A wall of sliding glass doors and clerestory windows frame striking views of Mt. San Jacinto. As part of the 2018 renovation, polished concrete floors were added throughout the interior.
The living room, decked out in midcentury furniture, also features the original wood ceiling and brick fireplace, all now whitewashed.
The living room, decked out in midcentury furniture, also features the original wood ceiling and brick fireplace, all now whitewashed.
Another view of the living room, which seamlessly flows into the dining room and kitchen. The sliding doors offer direct access to the landscaped pool area and backyard.
Another view of the living room, which seamlessly flows into the dining room and kitchen. The sliding doors offer direct access to the landscaped pool area and backyard.
Quartz countertops cover custom teak cabinets by Semihandmade. New stainless steel appliances were also added during the renovation.
Quartz countertops cover custom teak cabinets by Semihandmade. New stainless steel appliances were also added during the renovation.
The three-bedroom, two-bath home at 505 S. Roxbury Drive in Palm Springs has always been a crowd-pleaser. Designed by the pioneering architect William Krisel, the classic midcentury residence was built in 1958 by the Alexander Construction Company—a group responsible for the construction of over 2,000 homes in the Coachella Valley in the 1950s and ’60s. Krisel, acclaimed for his tasteful, affordable home designs, infused this particular property with many of his signature features.
The three-bedroom, two-bath home at 505 S. Roxbury Drive in Palm Springs has always been a crowd-pleaser. Designed by the pioneering architect William Krisel, the classic midcentury residence was built in 1958 by the Alexander Construction Company—a group responsible for the construction of over 2,000 homes in the Coachella Valley in the 1950s and ’60s. Krisel, acclaimed for his tasteful, affordable home designs, infused this particular property with many of his signature features.

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Details

Square Feet
1269
Lot Size
10,454 sf
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2

Credits

Posted by
Architect
William Krisel, FAIA
Builder
Alexander Construction Co.
Photographer
Craig Bernardi Photography
Publications
Modernism Week 2019
California Style

From Dane Kealoha

A masterfully remodeled classic Palm Springs home from the mid-century power team of Alexander Construction Co. and William Krisel, FAIA. Set on a large corner lot wrapped in mature hedges, walls of glass frame views of the landscaped pool area and Mt. San Jacinto beyond. A comprehensive remodel down to the studs completed in 2018 features polished concrete floors, quartz countertops, teak cabinets by Semihandmade, all new appliances and Milgard thermally improved aluminum doors & windows. All new pool, spa and landscaping. Featured during 2019 Modernism Week and published internationally, this home has been favored by discerning vacation rental guests for its privacy and architectural perfection. No detail has been left unattended to in this quintessential Palm Springs Alexander. More listing info and remodel photos at 505Roxbury.com