Since 1993, Carol Soucek King, M.F.A., Ph.D., has devoted much of her time to writing uplifting design-oriented books from her home “Arroyo del Rey” [King’s Creek] in Pasadena. Soucek King’s thirteen published books range from her first one Empowered Spaces [PBC International, 1993], to Unique Homes [HarperCollins’ Collins Design, 2006] Also from her home King concurrently has established The Institute of Philosophy in the Arts, Architecture and Humanities via its two inspirational organizations, The Salon on the Spiritually Creative Life (commenced in January 1996) as well as The Painting Society of Arroyo del Rey.
In March 2009, the Pasadena City Council officially designated the Kings’ home, designed for them in 1979 by architects Conrad Buff
III, FAIA, and Donald C. Hensman, FAIA, a Historic Monument.
Among highlights distinguishing Carol’s life path prior to 1993 are:
Editor in Chief of Designers West magazine from 1978 to 1993 and credited for Designers West’s award-winning coverage of residential,
corporate and hospitality design. Also Editor of Designers World.
Previously, Editor, Lifestyle Section, Los Angeles Herald-Examiner; Drama Critic , Santa Monica Evening Outlook; Director of Research Project (on nine non-university-connected U.S. schools of music) sponsored by the United States Office of Education/Department of Health, Education & Welfare; and actress in television and play productions.
Bio Source: https://www.carolsoucekking.com/carol_soucek_king.html
