Morse Residence ( Palmer & Krisel, 1961)

This home started out as a standard William Krisel ranch as part of the Vista Las Palmas tract. It received a glamorous makeover mid- build when homeowners Claire and Theodore Morse brought in Los Angeles architect Harold “Hal” Levitt in 1961 to expand and customize the house. It was ( and still is) the perfect spot for entertaining, and over the years, the homeowners hosted soirees with the Hollywood elite. The way the backyard pool borders the living room with its sliding glass doors takes the indoor- outdoor connection to a new level, as if the house was designed to play the part of party pad. In the main bedroom, a Malm fireplace and period- appropriate furnishings and color palette reflect the enthusiasm of the current homeowners— Joan and Gary Gand— for Mid Century Modern. The Morse House exudes Palm Springs style and has been designated as a Class 1 Historic Site.

SPRING 2021