Palm Springs Modernism Week

Seven things not to miss on your sunny escape to Palm Springs

It’s a prime time for Angelenos, and others, to head out to Palm Springs; here’s where to have fun on your getaway

A guide to John Lautner: the architect who turned Palm Springs into a modernist mecca

American architect John Lautner's gravity-defying residential projects have probably appeared in more movies than the work of any other architect. The Sheats-Goldstein residence, the UFO-like Malin House and the Elrod Residence are just a few of his greatest hits. Here we explore his influence on the making of Palm Springs

By Bethan Ryder Last updated 6 March 25
Take a deep dive into The Palm Springs School ahead of the region’s Modernism Week

New book ‘The Palm Springs School: Desert Modernism 1934-1975’ is the ultimate guide to exploring the midcentury gems of California, during Palm Springs Modernism Week 2025 and beyond

By Ellie Stathaki Published 12 February 25
Palm Springs Modernism Week 2025: let the desert architecture party begin

Palm Springs Modernism Week 2025 launches on 13 February, marking the popular annual desert event’s 20th anniversary, celebrated this year through more midcentury marvels than ever

By Carole Dixon Published 7 February 25
Tour this Bel Vista house by Albert Frey, restored to its former glory in Palm Springs

An Albert Frey Bel Vista house has been restored and praised for its revival - just in time for the 2025 Palm Springs Modernism Week Preview

By Hadani Ditmars Published 24 October 24
This Walter S White house in Indio is given a new lease of life

This Walter S White house in Indio, California, has been redesigned for the 21st century by Sean Gaston

By Hadani Ditmars Published 2 March 24
The architects who built Palm Springs: midcentury modernism focus

We shine the spotlight on the architects who built Palm Springs, looking back at the Wallpaper* archives and inspired by Palm Springs Modernism Week 2024, which launches today (15 February)

By Ellie Stathaki Published 15 February 24

Palm Springs Modernism Week

Seven things not to miss on your sunny escape to Palm Springs

A guide to John Lautner: the architect who turned Palm Springs into a modernist mecca

Take a deep dive into The Palm Springs School ahead of the region’s Modernism Week

Palm Springs Modernism Week 2025: let the desert architecture party begin

Tour this Bel Vista house by Albert Frey, restored to its former glory in Palm Springs

This Walter S White house in Indio is given a new lease of life

The architects who built Palm Springs: midcentury modernism focus

Palm Springs Modernism Week 2024: a guide for your winter desert escape

Discover Palm Springs: from desert-inspired hotels to Joshua Tree stargazing

Palm Springs Modernism Week 2023: architects reveal desert’s best-kept secrets