Why This Building Matters The Palm Springs Visitor Information Center sits at 2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive, right at the corner of Tramway Road and Highway 111, often the first landmark for travelers entering Palm Springs from the north or heading to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Originally built in…
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William Cody (1916-1978) was retained to alter the Desert Inn in 1945, his first commission in Palm Springs. He completed the Del Marcos Hotel in 1947, his first independent commission, which was recognized by the AIA Southern California Chapter with an honorable mention. Palm Springs became a…
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Taking a Palm Springs tour is one of the best ways to experience everything this desert oasis has to offer — from midcentury modern architecture and Hollywood history to scenic nature adventures and culinary discoveries. Here’s your guide to the top Palm Springs tours by interest. By architect…
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Thursday, February 12 - Sunday, February 22 Palm Springs Modernism Week is a vibrant annual celebration dedicated to the mid-century modern design that has shaped this iconic desert city. Each February, design enthusiasts from around the world gather to experience a lineup of tours, exhibitions…
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We look forward to you joining us for Modernism Week - October 2026 Looking Ahead- Mark your calendars: the flagship Modernism Week festival returns from February 12 to 22, 2026. Tickets available November 1, 2025. modernismweek.com This page will be updated for the 2026 events when they are…
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In 1950, Donald Wexler (1926–2015) graduated from the University of Minnesota and moved to Los Angeles, where he worked for architect Richard Neutra for approximately nine months. He subsequently relocated to Palm Springs to work for William Cody on the Tamarisk Country Club project. In 1952, Wexler…
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Learn more about Palm Springs Architecture on this Self-Guided Tour. Palm Springs has one of the world's largest concentrations of preserved mid-century modern architecture. Talented young visionary architects came to Palm Springs and interpreted Modern architecture in a way that best suited…
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The colored doors of Palm Springs are delightful and popular. This self-guided tour takes you through some colored doors in south Palm Springs neighborhoods. Here, you can admire many homes' vibrant and uniquely designed doors. This tour is great for exploring the city's architectural beauty and…
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Conventionally, buildings are constructed to shield us from the elements—roofs keep out the rain, walls protect us from the cold, and doors offer shelter from the outside world. But in Palm Springs, architecture does more than defend—it celebrates the environment. Here, modernist design embraces…
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Palm Springs is a living museum of midcentury modern architecture, and no one brings that story to life quite like Kurt Cyr, founder and guide of Palm Springs Mod Squad Tours. With a background in design and a passion for storytelling, Cyr offers visitors an unforgettable journey through the city’s…
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