In less than a year, the long-vacant Welwood Murray Memorial Library reinvented itself into a 21st century state-of-the-art facility to serve the community and visitors of Palm Springs.
Scene and Heard
A smattering of highlights during Modernism Week's 10th anniversary
While the go-go boots and 1960s vintage glad rags have been put away, the memories and afterglow of the 2015 Modernism Week still remain.
Robson Chambers House Becomes a Piece of Saved Palm Springs History
Couple rescue home from demolition to preserve architect's work
In Palm Springs preservation circles, the 1949 Robson Chambers house is an inspiration for anyone who can envision a reinvented beauty when faced with a forlorn “tear down” property.
Sandpiper Condominiums Are Reminder of Modernism's Influence in Palm Desert
Tour shows off historic luxury desert living
For the fourth year in a row, Modernism Week has featured a home tour of Sandpiper, the first condominium project in the Coachella Valley which began construction in 1958 and continued until 1969.
Architecture and Design Center Will Attract Wave of Newcomers from Modernism Week
Full schedule of public events are planned
Although opening in late 2014, the Palm Springs Art Museum’s Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion will experience a second grand opening from newcomers in town for Modernism Week.
Albert Frey’s Aluminaire House to be Palm Springs’ Next Big Attraction
The 1931 Showcase House is part of Modernism Week programming
The famed Aluminaire House, Albert Frey’s 1931 experimental modern structure, is poised to become the next big attraction in Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale: Celebrates 15 Years of Modern Love
20th Century design and furniture event was precursor to Modernism Week
Modernism Week is also the home of one of the country’s largest marketplaces for 20th century furnishings — the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale, featuring decorative objects, ceramics, sculpture, pottery, art, vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories.
Modernism Week Makes CAMP with New Event Headquarters
Attendees will have a place to congregate, talk midcentury, during 10-day event
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Modernism Week, the annual confab of modernistas, a central headquarters, CAMP, has been created to schmooze, sashay, and satiate your thirst.
USC School of Architecture Dean Speaks on Chinese Urbanism
Lecture starts Architecture and Design Council series
Using China as an example, Qingyun Ma, Dean of USC School of Architecture, will speak Jan. 31 in Palm Springs on the growth of urbanism and how new architecture practices need to be instituted.