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Modernism Week The World-Renowned Celebration of Midcentury Architecture, Design and Culture
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This year, we were proud to award 22 scholarships totaling $106,000 to outstanding Coachella Valley students pursuing st...
06/01/2026

This year, we were proud to award 22 scholarships totaling $106,000 to outstanding Coachella Valley students pursuing studies in architecture, design, preservation, and related fields. Of that amount, $73,000 was provided through Modernism Week, with an additional $33,000 in matching funds from OneFuture Coachella Valley.

Together with our community partners, more than $1.3 million in scholarships was awarded to approximately 400 local students this year.

Supporting the next generation of creative thinkers and innovators is a core part of our mission. Congratulations to each of the 2026 scholarship recipients!

Learn more about the Modernism Week Scholarship Program: https://modernismweek.com/about-us/scholarship-program/

05/27/2026

Just a few seats left for the final Modernism Week Architecture Tour of the season! Reserve your spot on the May 30 tour here: https://modwk.co/ZtucZ

If you can't make this tour, we'll be offering a special run just for XOXO Palm Springs next month. Don't miss your chance to experience the definitive modern architecture tour on June 12, 13, 19, and 20. Get more info and tickets here: https://modwk.co/Yjix3

Desert reds, whites, and blues as we remember all who have served and sacrificed. Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial...
05/25/2026

Desert reds, whites, and blues as we remember all who have served and sacrificed. Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day from all of us at Modernism Week 🇺🇸

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Congrats to GOOGIE, winner of a silver Telly Award for Documentary Film! 🩶A production directed by award-winning filmma...
05/20/2026

Congrats to GOOGIE, winner of a silver Telly Award for Documentary Film! 🩶

A production directed by award-winning filmmaker .gorst, made its World Premiere during Modernism Week 2026. This definitive feature-length documentary explores a pivotal chapter of Modern architecture through conversations with Modernism Week Board Member Alan Hess, John English, Alison Martino, Peter Moruzzi, Michael Murphy, Victor Newlove, Chris Nichols, and Charles Phoenix.

This special poster was created for the film by .

Congrats to all! 🎉

An icon of Palm Springs modernism, the Alexander Estate (also known as the House of Tomorrow) was designed in 1960 by ar...
05/14/2026

An icon of Palm Springs modernism, the Alexander Estate (also known as the House of Tomorrow) was designed in 1960 by architect William Krisel for Helene and Robert Alexander of the Alexander Construction Company.

The home is located in the historic Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, and features a striking futuristic design made up of four interconnected circular pods. Krisel once explained the concept simply: “circles have no edge, you can approach them from anywhere.”

The residence later became internationally famous as the “Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway,” where ELVIS PRESLEY and Priscilla Presley spent their honeymoon in 1967. More than six decades later, the home remains a celebrated example of Palm Springs’ experimental and optimistic midcentury modern architecture.

Want to learn more? Check out our Modernism Week Architecture Tours to get the ultimate insider's guide to the city's rich architectural and cultural history. Only a few tours remain, and will be running through May 30 so don't wait until it's too late!

Tickets: https://modernismweek.com/architecture-tours/

Originally designed in 1961 by architect E. Stewart Williams as the Santa Fe Federal Savings & Loan building, the Palm S...
05/13/2026

Originally designed in 1961 by architect E. Stewart Williams as the Santa Fe Federal Savings & Loan building, the Palm Springs Architecture and Design Center, Edward Harris Pavilion remains one of the city’s defining examples of midcentury modern architecture.

At a time when banks were shedding heavy, traditional façades in favor of open, welcoming spaces, this design embodied a new vision for community-centered architecture. Elevated on a floating plinth with sliding metal shade screens to soften the desert sun, the building was both innovative and distinctly Palm Springs.

Today, the reimagined space serves as the Palm Springs Art Museum's Architecture and Design Center, preserving the legacy of modernism while inspiring new generations through through exhibitions, archives, a study center, and library.

Join a Modernism Week Architecture Tour if you'd like to learn more about Palm Springs' architectural treasures. Tours end on May 30.

Tickets here: https://modernismweek.com/architecture-tours/

📷: Courtesy of Palm Springs Art Museum (1); Julius Shulman, 1962; © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2)

Designed by Albert Frey and A. Lawrence Kocher in 1931, Aluminaire House was the first all-metal house in the United Sta...
05/12/2026

Designed by Albert Frey and A. Lawrence Kocher in 1931, Aluminaire House was the first all-metal house in the United States. This radical experiment in modern, affordable design was built in just 10 days. 🤯

After decades of relocation and dedicated preservation efforts, the iconic structure has found its home in Palm Springs, as part of the permanent collection at the Palm Springs Art Museum.
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It's so easy to fall in love...with the iconic architecture of Palm Springs 😍You may have driven by Temple Isaiah Palm S...
05/12/2026

It's so easy to fall in love...with the iconic architecture of Palm Springs 😍

You may have driven by Temple Isaiah Palm Springs, but have you really stopped to take a look at this stunning structure? Originally designed in 1949-1952 by E. Stewart Williams, expanded in 1960-1962 by Wexler & Harrison, and redesigned in 1982-1987 by David Christian, this multi-phase complex represents three significant periods of midcentury and contemporary architecture. Through its long-standing role as a religious and cultural hub, Temple Isaiah has also made a meaningful contribution to the development of Palm Springs.

Learn more about this and other significant buildings during the Modernism Week Architecture Tours, running through May 30: https://modernismweek.com/architecture-tours/

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Desert blooms to celebrate all those who nurture, inspire, support, and shape our lives.Wishing you a gentle and beautif...
05/10/2026

Desert blooms to celebrate all those who nurture, inspire, support, and shape our lives.

Wishing you a gentle and beautiful Mother’s Day from Palm Springs 🌺

“The origins of American modernism are found in Los Angeles in the work of R.M. Schindler and R. Neutra and in Palm Spri...
05/06/2026

“The origins of American modernism are found in Los Angeles in the work of R.M. Schindler and R. Neutra and in Palm Springs in the homes by Donald Wexler.” - former Architectural Record Editor-in- Chief Robert Ivy

Designed between 1960-1962 by architects Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison, the iconic Steel Houses were envisioned as a bold new model for affordable modern living in Palm Springs. The experimental development was built by the Alexander Construction Co., and aimed to prove that prefabricated steel homes could be low-cost, easily replicable, and perfectly suited to the desert climate.

Using modular steel-frame construction, the homes featured dramatic rooflines, expansive walls of glass, open floor plans, and flexible layouts. Only seven homes were ultimately built after rising steel costs halted the project, but their architectural influence endures to this day.

Learn more about these and other architectural landmarks in Palm Springs during the Modernism Week Architecture Tours, running through May 30.

Tickets: https://modernismweek.com/architecture-tours/

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