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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Twin Palms Frank Sinatra Estate became a reality when Frank Sinatra purchased his first home at 1148 East Alejo Road (between Caballeros and Sunrise in Palm Springs). It was his primary residence from 1948 to 1957. Sinatra had been quoted as saying that in his life, he always felt the need “to get…
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Located at 2466 Southridge Drive, the 24,000 sq. ft. Bob Hope house is close to the Elrod Residence. It features a massive undulating triangular roof pierced by a large circular central light shaft. The original house burned down during construction in 1973. It lasted four years while the legal…
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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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