At a young age, Michael Stern found a passion for architecture that led to his creation of The Modern Tour.
How Modernism Week Started in Palm Springs: An Oral History
A group of architecture and design enthusiasts created a cultural phenomenon. In light of Modernism Week October's 10th anniversary, some of them reflect on the event's origins.
A group of architecture and design enthusiasts created a cultural phenomenon. In light of Modernism Week October’s 10th anniversary, some of them reflect on the event’s origins.
Desert Modernism Really Started in the Eastern Coachella Valley
Palm Springs and other desert cities may seize the modernist spotlight, but experts say the architectural style first sprouted on the other end of the valley.
Palm Springs and other desert cities may seize the modernist spotlight, but experts say the architectural style first sprouted on the other end of the valley.
The Shag Store Unveils “The Incognitos”
Artist Josh Agle, aka Shag, visited his namesake store in Palm Springs to celebrate the new print.
Artist Josh Agle, aka Shag, visited his namesake store in Palm Springs to celebrate the new print.
You Can Stay at the Iconic, Restored Arthur Elrod Estate
The Old Las Palmas property still features some of the late, legendary designer's original furnishings.
The Old Las Palmas property still features some of the late, legendary designer’s original furnishings.
An Art and Design Revival at the Cody House in Palm Springs
Light and space art meets modern design at the William F. Cody family residence.
Light and space art meets modern design at the William F. Cody family residence.
An Award-Winning 1950s Restoration Encapsulates Home’s Late Moderne Style
The new owners of this midcentury home went to great lengths to re-create its original look, sourcing original furnishings and touches.
The new owners of this midcentury home went to great lengths to re-create its original look, sourcing original furnishings and touches.
William F. Cody’s Desert Designs Are Modernized in This Indian Wells Home
A couple took cues from the architect's documentary film to infuse the Spanish-style house with his modernist sensibilities.
A couple took cues from the architect’s documentary film to infuse the Spanish-style house with his modernist sensibilities.
A Mod House Pays Tribute to the 1970s
Constructed on the cusp of two visually enticing decades, this home wraps authentic furnishings, vintage art, and family pieces in an edgy, era-inspired palette.
Constructed on the cusp of two visually enticing decades, this home wraps authentic furnishings, vintage art, and family pieces in an edgy, era-inspired palette.
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.