Brise soleil made of aluminum tubing creates a shaded walkway at Palm Springs City Hall.

Why Aluminum Was Used in Midcentury Modern Architecture

Aluminum became a cheap commodity after World War II, encouraging midcentury architects such as Albert Frey to experiment with its strength and surface finishes.

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Aluminum became a cheap commodity after World War II, encouraging midcentury architects such as Albert Frey to experiment with its strength and surface finishes.

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See Local Architecture

Palm Springs offers both guided and self-guided tours featuing the work of midcentury modern architectural legends and those who lived there.

Staff Report Attractions, Current Guide, Modernism

Palm Springs offers guided and self-guided tours featuring the work of midcentury modern architecture legends and those who lived there.

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Inside Job

Mark Davis of Modern Home Design Showroom partnered with designer/architectural historian Annalisa Capurro to bring authentic period furnishings, art, and objects to the Cree House to reflect architect Albert Frey's original 1950s design.

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Authentic period furnishings, art, and objects at the Cree House in Cathedral City reflect architect Albert Frey’s original 1950s design.

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Tickets Are on Sale for Modernism Week Fall Preview 2021

Engage in entertaining tours, talks, and parties that celebrate midcentury modern architecture and design in Palm Springs.

Staff Report Attractions, Current Digital, Modernism

Engage in entertaining tours, talks, and parties that celebrate everything midcentury during Modernism Week Fall Preview in Palm Springs.

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All Mod, All the Time

Modernism Week's in-person programming may have ended, but it's online experience is just getting started with 8 exclusive videos for you to stream.

Staff Report Attractions, Current Digital, Modernism

Modernism Week 2021 may have ended, but its online experience is just getting started with eight exclusive videos for you to stream.

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Midcentury and Modern

Designed by architect Charles Du Bois in 1961, this restored home will be featured in the Modern on the Market Open House Extravaganza taking place during Modernism Week.

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This restored Palm Springs home designed by Charles Du Bois is among several midcentury gems for sale as part of Modern on the Market during Modernism Week.