This has got to be one of the best, if not THE best, major remodel I have ever been awarded to lead in my 20+ year career. I was given the opportunity here to design a major remodel and restoration of this one of kind home originally designed by architect Hugh Kaptor, a local desert modernist architect who pioneered many of the infamous Palm Springs mid century modern residential and commercial buildings the desert area is well known for. This home, which is clearly not mid-century style, was one of his favorites. This particular house is on permanent collection at the PS art museum. This was a 2 year, design and construction process where we carefully re-designed the interiors: eliminated walls and opened up small spaces to create a more open-plan kitchen to dining room; opened up a small, dark office off the great room to create a beautiful sunlight, indoor/outdoor expansive bar; opened up the primary bath suite by eliminating small storage closets to create an open double vanity area to walk-in closet and a large combination shower and steam room; re-designed the pool, spa, and backyard hardscape area along with the ADU casita. All of this was done in keeping with Hugh's original architecture in mind, in tact, and highlighting his amazing pyramidal wood ceilings and plaster soffits even more! While I did all the schematic designs, construction documents, and interior design, I felt more like a steward for Hugh on this job as it was a 2 year challenging, labor of love!