The book published through a partnership between modernism week and palm springs life covers 12 groundbreaking architects and their influential works. Learn about a remarkable group of architects, builders and celebrity clients, and listen to the back stories that add life, humor, intrigue and awe to palm springs extraordinary modernist legacy. Midcentury modern architecture tours modern tours palm. This is the first book to reveal the eccentric treasure trove of commercial, civic, and domestic architecture that makes palm springs a true oasis of progressive design.
How palm springs modernist villas redefined glamour. Many of the architects who pioneered this style became worldrenowned later in their own careers. Palm springs modern features examples of midcentury modernism at its most glamorous, some of them the residences of prominent figures who commissioned weekend getaways in the desert, including frank sinatra, walter annenberg, and raymond loewy. Palm springs is as much a showcase for its unparalleled collection of midcentury modern architecture as it is for the unique people that designed and inhabit that architecture.
Paying homage to the seminal midcentury modern architecture of palm springs, this luxurious book showcases historic jetset homes designed by legendary talents such as richard neutra, albert frey, and paul williams, as well as private residences by todays leading tastemakers. Hugh kaptur inspired by midcentury aesthetics and philosophy, some of kapturs b. Donald wexler, architect who gave shape to palm springs. This book examines the impact that architects and designers have had on the desert oasis, primarily from the 1940s to the 1960s. Elvis gave the look magazine house of tomorrow some of the same offbeat decor he used at graceland mansion, his home in tennessee. Palm springs art museum curators best book recognition.
Palm springs art museum curators best book recognition tied to new architecture and design center curator recognized for e. Just fabulous is a popular palm springs shopping destination for gifts, books, midcentury modern themed home decor, art and novelties. Built in 1954, this home was designed for marjorie and william edris by the prominent palm springs architect, e. Until recent years, this treasure trove of modern design was little known. Dec 02, 2018 the architects who built palm springs. The construction of these homes doubled the size of palm springs and caused the city to take on a new shape, direction, and character as an.
Through julius shulmans lens, the architecture of southern california became iconic images of modernism. Palm springs school of architecture about facebook. Modernism buffs worldwide know that palm springs is a major destination for midcentury modern architecture. With its excellent winter and springtime weather, fabulous shopping, and beautiful overall ambiance, it offered a convenient escape from clamoring photographers and newspaper gossips. Products for the palm springs lifestyle destination psp. His photographs heralded the glamor and casual elegance of a lifestyle and architecture that has become revered worldwide.
Listen to the dreamboats at camp, look for vintage treasure at the modernism. Tour palm springs most iconic midcenturymodern homes by richard neutra, albert frey, and john lautner. This 60page ebook shares photos, exact addresses, and short info snippets about dozens of cool doors and modernist home facades that you can see for yourself in palm springs. The architects who envisioned midcentury modern palm springs. The colorful and stylish doors of palm springs are a modernist mainstay. Uncovering the hidden gems of palm springs architecture. In 2011, developer marnie mcbryde presented plans to build up to 50 wexlerdesigned houses, which are adaptations of the 1964 palm springs house he designed for dinah shore, throughout the hamptons. During his fifty years as an architect, kaptur has designed residential homes, apartment complexes, civic buildings, including two of palm springs fire stations, commercial office buildings and hotels. April 21, 2020, by staff reportmodernism week officials say the annual event, which took place from feb. The palm springs school of architecture often called desert modernism is a regional style of postwar architecture that emerged in palm springs, california. Focusing on the desert paradise of palm springs, which was his seminal crucible, this book presents his masterpieces. Alexander construction company was a palm springs, california, residential development company that built over 2,200 houses in the coachella valley of riverside county, california, between 1955 and 1965. Jan 31, 2014 stories of modernism a must for every coffee table, these five design books explore the history of palm springs modernism.
Midcentury architecture in palm springs palm springs shelters one of the most astonishing concentrations of modern architecturs in the midtwentieth century. Architecture of the rich and famous in palm springs. Dec 31, 2014 this is the third of a ninepart series adapted from the desert modernists. Famous houses in palm springs self guided, palm springs. The design lovers guide to palm springs architectural digest. The architects who envisioned midcentury modern palm springs is fresh off the press. This edition of desert dreamers focuses on the palm springs architects whose works continue to awe and inspire, and continues to add new members thanks to a resurgent interest in modernism over the last two decades.
Palm springs school of architecture celebrates modernist architects who worked almost exclusively in palm springs whose designs. Lubell and bradley talked through their picks from the palm springs section of the book before a ticketed audience at the towns camp venue. Apr 01, 2001 this is the first book to reveal the eccentric treasure trove of commercial, civic, and domestic architecture that makes palm springs a true oasis of progressive design. Jan 29, 2020 the alexanders were tragically killed in a plane crash and in 1966 elvis presley rented it to use as a an occasional retreat. As early as 1919, palm springs was used as a readymade set for many hollywood silent movies. Not merely regarded as a hollywood playground, golf enclave, or retirement mecca, palm springs is also a bastion of idiosyncratic modernism that is unparalleled in the world. Modern architecture tours of palm springs personal guided. View our architecture, landscaping, custom fabrication and construction projects. Jan 19, 2018 a classic example of desert modernism, the stonewalled edris house at 1030 west cielo drive, palm springs, california appears to rise organically from the rocky landscape. This is the first book to reveal the eccentric treasure trove o.
The only palm springs architecture guide you will ever need. Palm springs school of architecture celebrates modernist architects who worked almost exclusively in palm springs whose designs are recognized today. Notable architects of palm springs midcentury modernism and. Architectural design palm springs real estate 21 homes. Every february, modernism week offers 11 days of design, architecture, exclusive tours and more with over 300 events scheduled. Home modern green architect patel architecture palm springs ca. In 2011, the palm springs art museum organized the exhibition steel and shade.
The architecture and design of a midcentury oasis andrew danish, alan hess on. The perfect desert escape, palm springs beckons winterweary, designsavvy visitors with its sunny mix of chic shops, smart restaurants, and stylish stays. It is not a book about celebrities in palm springs, but rather a serious book about architecture. The desert town in californias coachella valley first became a popular resort destination in the. Paying homage to the seminal midcentury modern architecture of palm springs, this luxurious book showcases historic jetset homes designed by legendary. Famous houses in palm springs self guided, palm springs since the early 1930s, palm springs has been a favorite desert oasis for the hollywood elite. Palm springs is one of our favorite places on the planet, thanks to its mix of effortlessly cool architecture, rat pack heritage, and desert oasis.
Palm springs became a health resort, its mineral springs a sanitorium for the treatment of tuberculosis. The elvis honeymoon house in palm springs california. How palm springs modernist villas redefined glamour cnn. At the end of world war ii palm springs population almost tripled, and the city experienced a building boom. Midcentury architecture william cody modern sophisticate. Architects inspired by palm springs at modernism week. The book, published by modernism week in partnership with palm springs life, will be released in february 2015 to correspond with the 10th anniversary of the 10day event, feb. Discover the architecture of palm springs, california. The book s subtitle, the architecture and design of a midcentury oasis describes more aptly the topic of this book.
Three years after its initial arrival in palm springs, the aluminaire house will have a home. Four new books capture iconic california architecture. Though many great architects have designed and built in palm springs, there are six local architects that stand out as those who helped shape the mod architectural look of the city. Despite the first part of the title, palm springs weekend, this is a serious architecture book. To coincide with palm springs modernism week, weve picked out the californian desert citys best examples of midcentury residential architecture. Singercelebrity sonny bono was the 16th mayor of palm springs from 1988 to 1992. This is the story of palm springs in its golden years, a city that had it all, including marvelous midcentury modern architecture, fabulous flyin. Dec 21, 2012 albert frey was a prolific architect who established a style of modern architecture centered around palm springs, california that came to be known as desert modernism.
The design lovers guide to palm springs architectural. Jul 09, 2018 if theres any destination known for midcenturymodern architecture, its palm springs. Apr 05, 2017 as you cruise into palm springs on the 111, the first thing you notice are the san jacinto mountains. Modern architecture in palm springs palm springs and the. With palm springs modern living, photographer james schnepf has created a wonderful collection of photographs that document both the iconic architecture and fascinating people of this desert oasis. Oct 31, 2018 palm springs became a health resort, its mineral springs a sanitorium for the treatment of tuberculosis. This musthave book is a tour of palm springs most stunning. Modernism week brings them back to the desert town for a series of events that focus on the work of contemporary architects from restorations a. The essential palm springs tour showcases the local architects that shaped midcentury look of palm springs. Modern tours palm springs midcentury modern architecture tours. Apr 30, 2008 the 200page volume is the 14th in a series of coffeetable books showcasing luxurious living spaces. Mar 21, 2018 four new books capture iconic california architecture.
Its three chapters cover las vegas, palm springs, and new mexico. Feb, 2020 many contemporary architects working today have been inspired by the modernist architecture of palm springs. Hugh michael kaptur born 22 may 1931 is an american architect whose practice is primarily in californias coachella valley. Exploring the legacy of california architecture just got a whole lot easier. For all who are passionate about architecture, this book will be a treasure. As you cruise into palm springs on the 111, the first thing you notice are the san jacinto mountains. Palm springs modernism midcentury modern palm springs. Learn more about palm springs and the desert resorts by reading modern architecture in palm springs. Stories of modernism a must for every coffee table, these five design books explore the history of palm springs modernism. Tour palm springss most iconic midcenturymodern homes by. Palm springs real estate palm springs architecture books.
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