Introducing a rare architectural offering -- the personal desert retreat of noted architect Glenn N. Togawa (1946-2025), now presented by his estate. Located just outside the gates of the prestigious Vintage Club and minutes from El Paseo's world-class shopping and dining, this residence captures the essence of architectural vision and intimate desert living.Set on a private quarter-acre lot, the existing 1,335 sq. ft. home features one bedroom, two baths, generous open living areas, and an oversized two-car garage. Designed with sleek contemporary geometric lines, glass walls stacking doors allow seamless indoor-outdoor flow, reflecting Togawa's refined functional architectural sensibility. Built in 2015, this home was finished with top commercial grade materials, featuring an entire wall of glass that opens the main living area to the outdoor pool, spa and patio. Included in the sale are architectural sketches for an additional expansion (adding approximately 1,200 sq. ft. that could be imagined with 2 additional bedrooms and 2 additional bathrooms, or a generous primary with den), offering a rare opportunity to create a larger compound while preserving the architect's original intent.Togawa's influence extended far beyond this personal residence. A graduate of the USC School of Architecture, he was celebrated for commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects across California, including The Portside Ventura Harbor, University Gateway (USC-adjacent mixed-use housing), and the Union Center for the Arts -- his celebrated transformation of a historic church into a cultural landmark in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo. His work at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific further showcased his mastery of sculpture, scale and form.An architect, sculptor, and passionate collector and patron of Japanese American art, Togawa infused his work with heritage, creativity, and community. His Palm Desert retreat is more than a home -- it is a living tribute to a visionary architect and an opportunity for its next steward to inhabit and expand upon his enduring legacy.AVAILABLE FOR SHOWING when listing goes active 11/7/25
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,335
Lot Size
10,454 sqft
Year Built
2015
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
7
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
219137200DA
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
Flooring
Tile
Fireplace
Great Room
Appliances
Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Patio & Porch
Concrete
Fencing
Block, Masonry, Stucco Wall
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Flat
| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
9 | George Washington Charter Charter School |
N/A | Sacred Heart School Private School |
N/A | Montessori School Of The Desert Private School |
8 | Palm Desert High High School |
7 | Palm Desert Charter Middle Charter School |
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