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Maximizing the Minimal

With steel construction, bright orange sails, and outdoor showers, this new house brings innovative design to a classic Palm Springs neighborhood

By Carolyn Patten

Most Endangered Modernism

“Our architecture is becoming internationally renowned, and it has the potential to transform the city,” says Ron Marshall, president of the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation. “[As] architectural tourism becomes bigger and bigger, it’s become the golden goose of Palm Springs economy.”

By Linda L. Meierhoffer

Desert Modernism: What's Old is New Again

A new column featuring Modernism expert Robert Imber will focus on the architecture and design of the mid-1940s to the mid-1970s, such as St. Theresa Catholic Church in Palm Springs.

By Robert Imber

Desert Duo Create Landscape Luxury

The creativity of Scott Sohn and Wayne Connor has resulted in some of the most innovative, award-winning landscape designs in the Coachella Valley.

JIM POWERS

Larger Audience Expected for Modernism Week

New for 2013 is the Modern Living Expo, a fashion show of film costume design and a 'Mad Men' evening at the site of Jon Hamm's photo shoot for GQ.

REAL ESTATE — Up, Down, and Over the Cliff

As of Nov. 1, the Coachella Valley’s median home price per square foot was up 20 percent year over year, as values maintained double-digits price gains earned earlier in the year. This change in the price pattern is very positive.

Vic Cooper and Mike McDonald

PSST! - The Gifted Home

Renowned interior designer Robert Bailey brought his sophisticated style to Jacquie Somerville’s La Dolce Vita-meets-glam retro house in Rancho Mirage. The property reflects the aesthetics of his favorite Uptown Palm Springs design stores: Boulevard, Christopher Anthony, Trina Turk, and Raymond | Lawrence.

PSST! — Kitchen Love

The kitchen often proves the liveliest, most popular room in the house. Outfit it with top-of-the-line appliances, custom detailing, and fanciful décor. Here are some fine ideas for your gourmet temple.

J. Everette Perry

Strong, Simple, and Peaceful

A massive dose of midcentury modern feels oddly cozy at the Madison Club in La Quinta. read the Q&A With Architect Austin Kelly

Carolyn Patten

REAL ESTATE — Bottoms Up!

From statistics, we know the bottom for home prices throughout the Coachella Valley generally occurred in September 2011. Because of this, home prices as of Oct. 1 are ideal to show the year-over-year percentage change.

Vic Cooper and Mike McDonald