At Tamarisk, A Sublime Reinvention, $5.8M
Author:Philip Ferrato
At Rancho Mirage’s famed Tamarisk Country Club, the design/build firm Studio Veren has completely re-imagined a classic 1959 desert dwelling by architect Val Powelson. Eschewing the standard all-white interiors so common in renovations, they’ve employed deep tones and wood paneling while honoring the home’s Mid-Century design pedigree.
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Val Powelson [1927-1994] was one of the many architects working in the desert communities of Coachella Valley in the post-WWII boom, creating what we see today as Desert Modern. Known for his sweeping rooflines and effortless open spaces, Powelson, originally trained as an engineer, began his career as a contractor in the LA area and later became an architect, eventually partnering with Robert Marx (the nephew of Groucho) to create a design/build firm that specialized in luxury dwellings in the area, especially at the celebrity haven that was Tamarisk.
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The spectacular site, directly on the golf course, is nonetheless sheltered by mature landscaping.
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Inside, the warm and evocative interior is a haven from the desert within an elegant, immaculately detailed composition.
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More: Go to the listing for additional images and details, plus a video that tells the story best. An exceptional opportunity to own a significant Mid-Century property brought gracefully into the 21st century, represented by architecture specialist Jeff Kohl at The Agency.
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Go to Studio Veren’s website for more information about this comprehensive renovation, including before/after images. And for a really deep dive into the architecture at Tamarisk, go to Preservation Mirage on YouTube.
Photo Credit: Andrew Bramasco for The Agency