Step into mid-century magic and Hollywood lore at the Twin Palms Frank Sinatra Estate, where glamour, music, and drama once echoed through the halls—and around the piano-shaped pool. In 1947, a 31-year-old Frank Sinatra was riding a wave of fame and looking for an escape hatch from the chaos of…
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Perched high in the exclusive Southridge neighborhood of Palm Springs, the legendary Bob Hope House is one of Southern California's most recognized and architecturally significant homes. Located at 2466 Southridge Drive, this 24,000-square-foot residence is an architectural marvel and a lasting…
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The Palm Springs Art Museum showcases a dynamic collection of modern and contemporary art, architecture, and design. Originally established in 1938, the museum has evolved from a natural history institution into a leading arts destination, reflecting the city's rich artistic and architectural…
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Discover the people who helped shape the look of Palm Springs architecture. George Alexander, Developer George Alexander started as an accountant and became involved in real estate, leading him to become a developer in Los Angeles. George began investing in Palm Springs in 1930 as one of the…
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A Modernist Marvel Finds its Forever Home at the Palm Springs Art Museum In 1931, the Allied Arts and Industries and the Architectural League of New York unveiled the starkly modern, all-metal 'Aluminaire' home, constructed primarily of aluminum and glass components, which inspired the name. It was…
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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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Sparkling pools, trendy patio dining, activities as big as the outdoors, blue skies, and starry nights—Palm Springs is made for couples. So grab your bestie, leave your cares at home, and revel in the good life that only Palm Springs can deliver. In a mere two hours from LA, you’ll find yourselves…
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Conventionally, buildings are constructed to protect us from the elements. Roofs keep out the rain, walls battle back the cold, and our respective abodes create a shelter from the dreaded world outside. But in Palm Springs, the architecture is designed to amplify our wondrous surroundings. “Weather…
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