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Kings Point at Palm Desert (Shadow Cove)
Kings Point was designed in the mid-century modern style by Hugh Michael Kaptur in
1974 and built by Kings Point Development, Robert Grundt and David Green over two-
years from 1974 to 1976. Kings Point at Palm Desert is the only multi -family complex
designed by Kaptur and built by Grundt and Greene in the City of Palm Desert. It is also
the largest example of his work in the City.
The thirty-six, one story, two and three-bedroom condominiums, are in a six-plex format
of reflected floorplans. Each cul-de-sac comprises three six-plex units. Both the design
and construction of the units ensured the properties followed the natural lay of the land.
It was important to Kaptur and the developers to ensure uninterrupted sightlines, therefore
all services were installed underground.
Hugh Michael Kaptur, AIA is known as one of the most creative and innovative architects
of the Palm Springs School. His designs of the William Holden and Steve McQueen
homes are two of hundreds of projects he has completed over the years. He is deemed
to be the last living mid-century modern architect in the western United States.
In 2014, Hugh Kaptur was honored with a “Golden Palm Star” on the famed, Palm Springs
Walk of Stars in downtown Palm Springs.
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