Authentic period furnishings, art, and objects at the Cree House in Cathedral City reflect architect Albert Frey’s original 1950s design.
Total Class
Already on the National Register of Historic Places, the home architect Donald Wexler built for his family now has protected Class 1 historic status, too.
Already on the National Register of Historic Places, the home architect Donald Wexler built for his family adds Class 1 historic status.
Living in an Ideals World
A European design-build couple favors the tenets of modernism and midcentury materials in their quest to create the ultimate family home.
The couple behind Nomos RED favors the tenets of modernism and midcentury materials in their quest to create the ultimate desert home.
Lasting Impression: Temple Isaiah
Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs stands out as an architectural marvel unlike any other.
While several synagogues across the country carry the name Temple Isaiah, the one in Palm Springs stands out as an architectural marvel.
Back to the Future
After dialed-down editions during the height of the pandemic, Modernism Week returns Feb. 17–27 with an eclectic mix of tours, parties, talks, performances, and more.
Here are 6 programming tips for Modernism Week 2022 when it returns to in-person events in February with a mix of tours, talks, and exhibits.
Modernism Meets The Desert
The architecture of William F. Cody introduced a fresh way of life and leisure, signaling new possibilities for this stunning environment.
The architecture of William F. Cody introduced a fresh way of life and leisure, signaling new possibilities for this stunning environment.
The Modfather
Two Albert Frey–designed homes open during Modernism Week illustrate the architect’s penchant for simplicity, efficiency, and communing with nature.
Two homes designed by Albert Frey open during Modernism Week illustrate his penchant for simplicity, efficiency, and communing with nature.
Lineage of the Land
How developer Ed Freeman has created a forward-thinking architectural community at Desert Palisades.
Developer Ed Freeman has created a forward-thinking architectural community covering 112 acres of Chino Canyon called Desert Palisades.
Designed for Change
Light and shadow stage an unhurried show at this Palm Desert hideaway.
Kadlec Architecture and Design shows how incoming light during the day on a Palm Desert home can be harsh, but dramatic, and requires control.
Buddy Carr’s Palm Springs
This lifelong skateboarder, product designer, triathlete and Italian scooter rider captures strong, shareable photography whenever he’s in Palm Springs.
Photographer Buddy Carr formed an appreciation for midcentury architecture as a youth, and captures it every time he comes to Palm Springs.