Palm Springs Life Magazine April 2021

Palm Springs Life Magazine April 2021

ON THE COVER
Site Specific
One of the last designs by architect Ray Kappe surfaces in Palm Springs' Desert Palisades.
Story by Alan Hess
Photography by Lance Gerber

Outward Bound
In the San Jacinto foothills, a new modern home designed by Sean Lockyer strips down to let the landscape shine.
Story by Emily Chavous

A Force for Good
Second in a four-part series celebrating the philanthropic community supporting Eisenhower Health.
Story by Janice Kleinschmidt

Exceptional Women in Medicine
Palm Springs Life partnered with Castle Connolly to identify 25 outstanding doctors in 15 clinical specialties.

Editor's Letter

THE VALLEY

Art
For decades, he designed for others. Now, Gary Wexler is immersed in a satisfying second act.

Food
Chef Gabriel Woo's bistrostyle dishes, smart bar, and eclectic decor make Bar Cecil a new favorite.

Auto
Volvo spins its Polestar performance brand into a standalone family of premium electrified Tesla competitors. We try the first two.

Beauty
Rancho Mirage plastic surgeon Andrew Hayduke suggests we can measure physical beauty.

SPECIAL SECTION

Home + Design

Desert X

The Guide

ON THE COVER:
The Kappe House in Desert Palisades, Palm Springs.
Photograph by Lance Gerber