Taking Flight

Artist C. Jeré made multidimensional metal artwork an essential element of midcentury home decor

Madeline Ewles Modernism

Post–World War II consumerism inspired designers to create organically constructed furnishings for homes that were being built with improved materials and advanced technology.

The Real Steel

Designing for the desert’s climate, architect Donald Wexler created an aesthetic that will last for generations

Lisa Marie Hart Modernism

When architect Donald Wexler passed away this summer at the age of 89, he left a city full of midcentury structures that permanently changed the world’s perceptions of Palm Springs.

Palm Springs Lit 101

These 7 books are essential for any local, self-respecting coffee table

Site Staff Attractions, Modernism

This small sampling is just a taste of the books celebrating Palm Springs’ star-studded history, art, design, architecture, and fabulous way of life.

Find Your Modern Drive

Here's a list of houses to view on your own

Robert Imber Modernism

Grab a fellow enthusiast and head out for a self-guided treasure hunt of midcentury jewels in the Greater Palm Springs area.

The Third Man

Robson Chambers’ collaboration with Albert Frey and John Porter Clark 
created an enduring Desert Modern aesthetic

Robert Imber Modernism

In 1946, Robson Chambers joined the Palm Springs team of John Porter Clark and Albert Frey. For them, the untamed desert was a limitless canvas of opportunity.

The Real Deal

Womenswear designer Corey Lynn Calter’s strictly vintage approach to her family’s midcentury vacation pad combines meticulously resourced décor with a faithful and authentic remodel

Lisa Marie Hart Modernism

Beyond a personal style that begins with intriguing tattoos and fiery red hair, the magic professional clothing designer Corey Lynn Calter worked on her vintage Alexander home easily rivals her successful clothing lines.

How to Remodel a Greater Palm Springs Architectural Gem

Mark Davis' experience with the Kensaton House led him to open his own Modern Home Design Showroom

Maria Zang Modernism

Mark Davis of Modern Home Design Showroom in Palm Springs knows firsthand what it’s like to remodel an iconic piece of architectural history after owning the Kenaston Home in Rancho Mirage.

Living on the Land

One couple who resisted the urge to design before they spent months trying out their new space attest they don’t regret a moment of living in the “before

Lisa Marie Hart Modernism

Owners Sam Kivett and Jon Gilbert took their friends’ sound advice after purchasing the 1958 home in Palm Springs’ Vista Las Palmas and lived there part time before committing to a redesign.

Pooling Their Talent

Designers Howard Hawkes and Kevin Kemper craft true midcentury getaway

Site Staff Modernism

Everyone within a 50-mile radius talks about — and strives for — indoor-outdoor living. But this 1958 Palm Springs home that underwent a deep, top-to-bottom renovation by H3K Design takes it to an awesome extreme.