Palm Springs Mid-century Modern

Palm Springs Mid-century Modern

A photographic exploration of Palm Springs' mid-century modern homes, showcasing the work of renowned architects through 178 color and black-and-white images.

Palm Springs, California, boasts one of the highest concentrations of mid-century modern architecture, shaped by visionaries like Donald Wexler, E. Stewart Williams, William Krisel, Albert Frey, William F. Cody, and Richard Neutra. Palm Springs Mid-century Modern captures their groundbreaking designs through a collection of photographs, featuring iconic homes such as the Frey House II, Kaufmann House, and "House of Tomorrow." These residences highlight signature architectural elements, including carports, stone and perforated walls, chalet-style entrances, oversized driveways, walls of glass, seamless indoor/outdoor living spaces, deep overhangs, and distinctive rooflines like butterfly, peaked, and L-shaped designs.

Key Selling Points:

• Features 178 color and black-and-white photographs
• Showcases mid-century modern homes in Palm Springs, California
• Highlights architects including Wexler, Williams, Krisel, and Frey
• Explores distinctive architectural elements and structural innovations
• A resource for architecture enthusiasts and mid-century modern researchers

For those interested in mid-century modern architecture, this book provides a detailed look at the design and influence of Palm Springs' iconic homes.

Size: 11.0in x 8.5in  |  Pages: 112  |  178 photos