Aluminum became a cheap commodity after World War II, encouraging midcentury architects such as Albert Frey to experiment with its strength and surface finishes.
Palm Springs Art Museum Hosts Annual Art Party Gala
The museum’s annual gala celebrated the legacy of midcentury architect Albert Frey while raising funds for important programming.
The museum’s annual gala celebrated the legacy of midcentury architect Albert Frey while raising funds for important programming.
Look Inside Midcentury Architect Albert Frey’s First Desert Home
In Frey House I, his living laboratory, architect Albert Frey exploited exciting contrasts between technical materials, flat shapes, and nature.
In Frey House I, his living laboratory, architect Albert Frey exploited exciting contrasts between technical materials, flat shapes, and nature.
Midcentury Architect Albert Frey Also Designed Furniture
He may be best known for his simplistic, modernist structures, but custom furnishings played an integral role in his designs.
He may be best known for his simplistic, modernist structures, but custom furnishings played an integral role in his designs.
Aluminaire House Joins the Palm Springs Art Museum
The important Albert Frey structure is being rebuilt, joining the architect’s greatest hits in Palm Springs.
The important Albert Frey structure is being rebuilt, joining the architect’s greatest hits in Palm Springs.
Albert Frey Illustrations Show Brilliance Beyond Architecture
Everybody knows Albert Frey’s architecture. A passion for colorful abstractions on paper prompts the reevaluation of his broader artistry.
Everybody knows Albert Frey’s architecture. A passion for colorful abstractions on paper prompts the reevaluation of his broader artistry.
Swimming Pools in Greater Palm Springs, Captured by a Drone Photographer
Inspired by the season, we set out to document the eclectic pool designs that decorate our desert and learn a little history along the way.
Inspired by the season, we set out to document the eclectic pool designs that decorate our desert and learn a little history along the way.
This 1940s Gem Blends Spanish Colonial and Modernist Styles
Built in 1947, this Palm Springs home tells the story of a transitional period in Coachella Valley architecture.
Built in 1947, this Palm Springs home tells the story of a transitional period in Coachella Valley architecture.
Dream Weavers
The desert inspires them to create and even change the world.
The desert dared several individuals to dream and create work that continues to speak to us today, from Raymond Loewy to Jimmy Van Heusen.
Coming Around Again
A prodigal daughter returns to Palm Springs to make new memories in an old ranch-style house with a modernist pedigree.
A prodigal daughter returns to Palm Springs to make new memories in an old ranch-style house with renovation help from Hundred Mile House.