Architect Hugh Kaptur’s vast accomplishments across the Coachella Valley will be at the center of Modernism Week in February 2014.
Desert Spanish: The Early Architecture of Palm Springs
Charles Farrell Residence renovation restores its 1934 roots
The Charles Farrell house, which has been beautifully restored to its 1934 roots in the historic Movie Colony neighborhood in Palm Springs, was originally built for Alexander Henry.
Significant Architecture in Greater Palm Springs Area
Some are more famous - Frank Lloyd Wright- than others - Floyd D'Angelo
The author’s quest for a greater understanding on what’s considered significant architecture, and what’s consider unusually quirky, led her to four architectural sites.
Architecture Shows Seasonal Changes Happen in Palm Springs
Sun ensures optimum lighting, maximum cool or warmth
In any climate, good planning and design account for environmental conditions and ecological soundness, so it stands to reason desert modernism responded to natural regional stimuli.
Monochrome Modern
In a wide-open, high desert space, these houses’ bold colors blend into the landscape
About four years ago, something unexpected happened on the eastern edge of Joshua Tree. Architect Robert Stone began building two houses that recalibrate the notion of what new desert architecture can mean.
Modernism Week Fall Season Kick-Off — Oct. 11, 2013
Events open with Grand Opening Party at Design 849
2014 Modernism Week was given an early fall kick off with a round of weekend activities that included the Grand Opening Party at Design 849 in Palm Springs on Oct. 11.
Community Church Fire Brings Architecture's Value to Forefront
Palm Springs IDs five most endangered vacant locations
The recent fire to Community Church in Palm Springs is a reminder of the precarious nature of architectural assets and the impact of their alteration, damage, or loss.
"Fall Kick-Off" Gives Taste of Modernism Week
Take in tours, cocktail parties, awards luncheon
Modernism Week’s precursor, the “Fall Season Kick-Off” set Oct. 11-14, acts as a warmup and also a financial supporter for the main event in February.
Back to School: Donald Wexler Made Imprint on Education
Architectural design enhances learning
Donald Wexler’s purpose-specific architecture, such as schools, require more than mere design to assure results conducive to successfully accomplishing their goals and objectives.
Palm Springs Architecture Made in the Shade
Homes created their own "cool" before air-conditioning became popular
Palm Springs’ plucky 1950s A-Frame ‘Swiss Miss’ houses were an idiosyncratic nod to cozy chalets in the faraway Alps or Aspen.