The well-known but rarely seen symbol of desert modern architecture opened its doors for Palm Springs Modernism Week. For the first time in Palm Springs Modernism Week’s history, architect Richard Neutra’s iconic Kaufmann Desert House opened to the public in
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Tour the House of Tomorrow and Elvis Presley’s Honeymoon Hideaway
The recently renovated Palm Springs home returns to glory with spectacular geometry and indoor-outdoor connections. The House of Tomorrow hovers over the cul-de-sac it’s located on in Palm Springs, California, like a stealth aircraft. In a town of low-slung midcentury
Celebrate Richard Neutra’s Innovative Los Angeles Home and Studio
The modern design, which marks its 90th anniversary this year, continues to inspire and offer lessons for living. Ninety years after completion, the home and studio that modernist architect Richard Neutra designed for his family along Los Angeles’ Silver Lake
Architect Ray Kappe’s Work Debuts in the California Desert
Recognized as one of Southern California’s greatest modern architects, Ray Kappe creates the environmentally sensitive, modern Desert Palisades House in Palm Springs. The design Kappe came up with is a master class in how an architect can adapt his approach
Soaring Above the Desert: Albert Frey’s Cree House Reborn
A masterful restoration brought architect Albert Frey’s design back to its original mid-century glory. A massive chimney made of native stone anchors the home to its sloping site while a distinctive lightweight deck, clad in striking yellow fiberglass, offers contrast
Celebrate Rudolph Schindler’s Kings Road House
This Southern California modernist home, which marks its 95th birthday this year, is still a game changer Rudolph Schindler’s Kings Road House in West Hollywood, California, remains an inspiration 95 years after it was completed: In his first built project,
How to Select the Right Exterior Finishes for Your Modern House
When choosing your new home’s exterior finishes, consider location, maintenance and natural aging Creating a home of lasting value is top of mind for those building a new house. For most of us, our home is our largest investment, so
Diamond in the Rough: Albert Frey’s Desert Masterpiece
Walk with us through the architect’s iconic Palm Springs home — boulder and all — and find out how it came to be I went to Palm Springs in February expecting to enjoy the exuberant midcentury homes on display for
Modern Homes Mix Coastal Resiliency with Outdoor Living
Four new coastline projects tackle extreme flooding and storms while connecting homeowners to the land
Tour a Celebrated Modernist Landscape Architect’s Final Project
See the art-inspired design, showcased at Palm Springs Modernism Week, that pulled Robert Royston out of retirement.
The Frank Lloyd Wright – Joseph Eichler Connection
Living in a Wright house inspired Eichler to build his midcentury housing tracts, which brought modernist residential design to the masses Joseph Eichler was working as an egg and butter wholesaler when his life took an unexpected turn. In 1943,
John Lautner’s Organic Architecture in the Desert
Clippership Wharf, highlighted at this year’s AIA conference, is designed to manage storms and long-term sea-level rise.