Wexler House
1272 E VERBENA DR | PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
At the intersection of style and ingenuity, a living landmark of desert modernism gracefully folds itself into the Palm Springs landscape within the bespoke community of Movie Colony East. Known as the Wexler House, for renowned architect Donald Wexler who built the home for his family, the three-bedroom retreat leverages walls of floor-to-ceiling glass to maximize its entanglement with the surrounding desert environment. Century-old olive trees and mature agave offer a verdant contrast to the home’s unified and customized palette of Wexler White.
A Midcentury Blueprint
The home’s versatile bones, composed of post and beam construction, was a novelty for a midcentury build, but became a hallmark of Wexler’s expansive portfolio — which includes the Dinah Shore residence, the Merrill Lynch building and part of the Palm Springs International Airport. With vertical fir siding, a flat roofline and tongue-and-groove ceilings that create significant overhangs, the Wexler House captures a bygone era of classic design.
An Infusion of Modern Luxury
Mindful preservation and restoration efforts for this Class 1 Historic Resource have ushered the Wexler House into the modern era while keeping it tethered to its roots. Terrazzo flooring throughout, an updated kitchen grounded in sleek minimalism, and an inviting soaking tub offer moments of modern influence to complement the home’s vintage spirit.
Auniquely desert home, the Wexler House boasts an onyx-bottom swimming pool, includes discreet solar panels, and has been equipped with a drainage system and roof specifically designed for the Palm Springs climate. Its thoughtful design was fueled not only by architectural innovation, but with environmental resilience in mind.
Patrick V. Jordan
310.339.8092
patrick@patrickstewartproperties.com
DRE LIC: 01726623
C. Stewart Smith
760.898.1544
stewart@patrickstewartproperties.com
DRE LIC: 01317162
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