1758 S Araby Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92264

Park Imperial South, built in 1960 on 3.5 acres in Palm Springs, is a historic mid-century modern condominium complex featuring 30 identical units designed by Barry Berkus, an apprentice of William Cody. The development, which received historic site designation in 2016, emphasizes community and authentic modernist design, centered around a communal courtyard, pool, and spa surrounded by olive groves and desert landscaping. Each unit is 1426 square feet  and has signature features like folded plate roofs, decorative concrete blocks, complementing carports, a terrazzo floor connecting indoor and outdoor spaces, and shoji screens for flexible living areas. The complex was developed by the father-son team behind the fictional "Trudy Richards" brand, created to market the concept of modern American living.

The homes at Park Imperial South showcase innovative design elements and technology for their time. Key features include the linear folded plate roofs allowing for open floor plans, carports integrated with the roof design, living spaces blurring the lines between indoors and out with extensive glass and terrazzo flooring, and a distinctive bar area. The kitchens were particularly notable as Park Imperial South was the first all-General Electric Gold Medallion Condominium in America, featuring six electric appliances, including the state-of-the-art Mark 27 range. Each unit also had a private patio, and some originally included a unique Garden Dining Court. The community's outdoor spaces, including the pool and spa, were designed to foster social interaction among residents, reinforcing the resort-style living concept.