Pristinely positioned at the edge of Rim Road and Stanton Street, the 11-story Fairmont Condominiums offers panoramic views of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, including the skylines of the sister cities. Perched above the surrounding neighborhood, the building overlooks the Franklin Mountains and the urban landscape below. One unit in particular, owned and decorated by local pop artist and fourth-generation El Pasoan Lee Beach, shows how art and architecture can transform a living space, with every corner telling a story.

Beach’s grandmother, Patricia Murchison Rogers, purchased the building in the late 1970s. Rogers, a second-generation El Pasoan, was married to former El Paso Mayor Jonathan Rogers. The property has remained in the family ever since, serving as both a residence and a symbol of generational legacy. Beach recalls his grandmother sharing stories about watching his mother, Isha Rogers Santamaria, wave to her as she walked to El Paso High School, where she was a student. That same view of the high school from the apartment continues to highlight the structure and architecture for which it is known. As Beach notes, the vantage point is simply “iconic,” offering a daily reminder of both personal history and the city’s character.

Beach’s condo features vibrant colors and artwork that nearly cover entire walls in some areas, creating an immersive visual experience. The collection includes pieces he has gathered over the years from some of his favorite artists, blending with his own work. His painting style reflects pop art and mixed media, with his signature Borderplex influence shaping his culturally dynamic pieces. Together, these elements create a space that feels personal and reflective of the region’s cultural character.