Open House Event Showcases Midcentury Mecca in Greater Palm Springs

'Modern on the Market' coincides with opening weekend of Modernism Week

Site Staff Modernism

Stunning Alexander home in the heart of Vista Las Palmas, 963 N. Via Monte Vista in Palm Springs, with panoramic western mountain views on a corner lot.
Photo courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

 

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Starting Feb. 12, the Greater Palm Springs Area becomes the focal point of everything midcentury modern with the advent of the 10th annual Modernism Week.

And deservedly so.

No other place in the world celebrates its architectural history better than desert modernistas.

The tribute to the great architects like Williams Krisel, Donald Wexler, Richard Harrison, Albert Frey, Hugh Kaptur and Richard Neutra is never more apparent than when their work continues to resonate through home ownership.

"Modern on the Market," set for Feb. 14-15, puts the spotlight on the architecture that defines the Greater Palm Springs real estate market with an Open House weekend of midcentury homes. Open house hours are 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Feb. 14 in Palm Springs, and noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 15 in Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells and La Quinta.

See the list of open houses below. Please note the list may contain some inaccuracies due to the possibility of a property selling prior to the event. Contact the realtor associated with the property to confirm the property’s status.

2015 "MODERN ON THE MARKET" MAP LISTINGS
FEB. 14: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

PALM SPRINGS

720 Dry FallsAlexander Built
2696 North StarrAlexander Built/William Krisel, architect
Agent: Clay Baham   
Paul Kaplan & Associates
760-408-4563
www.ClayBaham.com

 

2784 Junipero Ave.
2399 Southridge – Call to schedule a showing
Agent: Jenell Fontes
Windermere Real Estate
760-831-4126
www.JenellFontes.com

 

2350 E. Hildy Lane
101 West Lake Circle, Seven LakesRichard Harrison, architect
799 E. Twin Palms
Agent: Neil Curry
Windermere Real Estate
760-285-2349
www.NeilCurryRealtor.com

 

602 South Canon – Meiselman
Agents: John Cyr & Michael Stray
Leaskou Partners, Inc.
760-880-1666
www.CyrandStray.com

 

230 W. Lilliana DriveDonald Wexler & Richard Harrison, architects
“The Lilliana Gardens Glass House – 1954
303 E. Laurel Circle – Alexander Built
Agent: Debbie Toohey
Leaskou Partners, Inc.
760-902-9600
[email protected]

 

2068 E. ChiaDonald Wexler, architect
Agent: Jeff Blacker
HOM Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
760-408-5075
www.JeffBlacker.com

 

963 Via Monte VistaAlexander Built
Agent: Louise Hampton
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
760-320-4586
www.LouiseHampton.com

 

100 N. Cerritos – ‘SOPHIA’ – James Cioffi, architect
Agent: Darcey Deetz
Leaskou Partners, Inc.
760-808-1449
[email protected]

 

853 Riverside DriveSteve Chase Design
1571 E. San Lucas RoadPress & Press Built
Agent: M. Joan Martin
HomeSmart
760-902-9066
www.SmashingHousesinPalmSprings.com

 

2408 N. VistaJames Cioffi, architect
The Leonardo Group
HOM Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Leonardo Montenegro: 760-464-5600
Marcio Baggio: 760-880-8050
[email protected]

 

823 N. Fair Circle William Krisel, architect; Open noon to 4 p.m.
1270 Los Robles DriveCharles Dubois, architect; Open noon to 4 p.m.
238 Burton WayWilliam Krisel, architect; Open noon to 4 p.m.
TTK represents: Tyler Morgan, Todd Monaghan and Keith Markovitz
HK Lane /Christie’s Int’l Real Estate
www.TTKrepresents.com

 

588 San LorenzoRandomhaus; Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2387 Alhambra Drive –  Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Agent: Mark Stilwell
HomeSmart
760-320-0200
[email protected]

 

120 Eastlake Drive, Seven LakesRichard Harrison, architect; Noon to 3 p.m.
21 Westlake Drive, Seven LakesRichard Harrison, architect; Noon to 3 p.m.
Agents: Gregg Fletcher and Dean Sipe
HOM Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
760-422-3132
[email protected]
[email protected]

 

290 E. Simms RoadSteel House #1- Donald Wexler, architect
2217 N. CaballerosWilliam Krisel, architect
Agents: Jackie Storm and Suzanna Storm
Cameron Realty Group Iconic Properties
760-567-3283
www.StormREGroup.com

 

346 W. Vista Chino – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Agent: Andy Linsky
760-333-2228
Windermere Real Estate
www.ASKPalmSprings.com

 

780 Rose Ave.
Ross Stout and Troy Kudlac
KUD Properties Inc.
760-258-6369 or 760-902-4550
www.kudproperties.com

 

3410 Andreas Hills  – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Agents: Marc Lange & Carl Blea
HOM Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Marc: 760-834-5484   iamthedesert.com
Carl: 760-831-1269   [email protected]

 

SUNDAY ONLY- PALM SPRINGS

1463 E. Sierra WayCharles E. DuBois, architect (Noon to 3 p.m. only)
Agents: Beverly Bell and Thomas Lister-Looker
HK Lane Real Estate – Christie’s International
760-902-9206
[email protected]

 

FEB. 15: NOON TO 4 P.M.

RANCHO MIRAGE

37820 Halper Lake Drive
Agents: John Cyr and Michael Stray
Leaskou Partners, Inc.
760-880-1666
www.CyrandStray.com

 

71051 Tamarisk Lane William Cody, architect; Open 1-4 p.m.
Agent: Dave Kibbey
HOM Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
760-774-0105
www.DesertEstateHomes.com

 

36400 Sandsal Circle William Krisel, architect
Agent: Neil Curry
Windermere Real Estate
760-285-2349
www.NeilCurryRealtor.com

 

70188 Sonora Road
Broker: Cary Gerken
Thunderbird Only
Call for a Private Showing: 760-328-2473
www.ThunderbirdOnly.com

 

PALM DESERT

74470 Peppergrass St. – Noon to 3 p.m.
Agent: Dave Kibbey
HOM Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
760-774-0105
www.DesertEstateHomes.com

 

73-579 El Hasson Circle, Marrakesh Country Club
Call for a Showing
The Hobin Company at Windermere
760-341-2234
[email protected]

 

INDIAN WELLS

75984 Altamira Drive Daniel Been, architect; Open 1-3 p.m.
Agent: Dave Kibbey
HOM Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
760-774-0105
www.DesertEstateHomes.com

 

LA QUINTA

51280 Avenida Alvardo
Agent: Neil Curry
Windermere Real Estate
760-285-2349
www.NeilCurryRealtor.com