Palm Springs Architects: The Masters of Mid-Century Modern Design - Part 3

(If you missed Part 1, Click here. If you missed Part 2, please click here)

This is Part 3 of our three-part series on the most influential architects in the history of Palm Springs Real Estate. Each one of these professionals brought their own style, as well as the styles of others, to bear on the area. Their architectural influence has made an indelible mark on Palm Springs and Coachella Valley real estate.  Please click on the links below to go straight to the architect you'd like to read about. Enjoy!

  • E. Stewart Williams: He's Everywhere
  • Donald Wexler: Steel & Glass
  • Albert Frey: The Desert Modernist

E. Stewart Williams: He’s Everywhere

E. Stewart Williams Palm Springs ArchitectBorn over a…

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Current Palm Springs Weekly Weather Forecast

When are the Seasons in Palm Springs?

  • Winter: December to February
  • Spring: March to May
  • Summer: June to September
  • Fall: October to November

Conventional belief is that Southern California doesn't have seasons, or if it does, there's a wet and a dry season.

That's it.

While not accurate, this perception from those on the East Coast or Northwest may seem true, especially on the California coast.

But in Palm Springs, you can experience a full range of seasons, more varied than that in, say, Los Angeles or San Diego. Let's take a look at the seasonal trends when it comes to Palm Springs weather.

Winter in Palm Springs: December through February

Winters in Palm Springs…

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Palm Springs

It’s a Dry Heat!

For a place where the weather doesn’t change much, people in Palm Springs sure talk about it a lot. Mostly about the temperature. And as the thermometer starts climbing, it’s all you hear.

When the local news describes upper 90s as a “cool down,” you know it’s getting hot. People start making plans to leave, the Canadians go home, traffic clears, and you can get a table at a restaurant without making a reservation.

“Dry heat” or not, when it’s 110 degrees or more during the day, what do full time residents do? If you have a day job, it’s no big deal. You’re indoors; it’s air conditioned, and you’re not paying for it. But what about folks who don’t work full time anymore? Besides the perks of having the town almost to…

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Palm Springs is a popular vacation and real estate destination renowned for its captivating surroundings, classic architecture, and fantastic weather. Sunny most of the time, Palm Springs has long had a reputation as a mild and sunny spot to while away the winter months. But now that Palm Springs has transformed into a year-round community, more are dealing with the intensity of the warmer months.

One particular feature of Palm Springs weather is the wind, which grows in intensity once the weather starts to warm up in the spring.

As the bare earth of the Coachella Valley warms under the beating midday sun, the surface air begins to rise, sucking in air from the surrounding area. Funneled in by the mountain ranges, this air can take on some speed,…

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Palm Springs may be known for its amazing golf courses and tropical weather, but it's even better known for its mid-century modern architecture. 

The city is brimming with these beautiful mid-century modern homes, which gives the area an aesthetically pleasing, unique style..

You know you're looking at a mid-century modern home if it's built with three prominent characteristics, the first being minimalism.

These homes have sleek lines and simple designs that prioritize functionality over everything else. Nothing about the architecture of these homes is superfluous.

The next characteristic is an emphasis on nature. And what better place to bring nature into the home than in Palm Springs? Most of these homes have large floor-to-ceiling windows…

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Palm Springs is one of California's most popular vacation destinations. Visitors love the desert's warm, sunny weather. People also come for the natural hot springs, luxury resorts, unique restaurants, and much more. Check out this list of the top Palm Springs desert activities you can do on your next visit! 

Palm Springs Desert Activities 

Palm Springs desert is great whether you're traveling alone, with friends, or with family. The city is best known for its warm weather, pools, and golf courses. But that is just the beginning of what the area has to offer. You can do many things, no matter what kind of adventure you desire.

Here's a list of the top Palm Springs desert activities you can do on your next trip: 

Hike through Joshua Tree…

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While Palm Springs may be more popularly known for its mid century modern homes, it's also got a wealth of homes built in beautiful Spanish architecture as well. Also known by a multitude of other names such as Spanish Colonial, Mediterranean, Spanish Eclectic and Mission Revival, these homes can be identified by their eye towards a blend of adobe architectural designs from Mexican Indigenous populations as well as American Colonial designs. 

Spanish Architecture homes can be distinguished by red terra cotta roofs, white stucco walls, decorative iron workings, exposed wooden beams and arched doorways. 

In this article, we'll be taking a look at four Palm Springs neighborhoods that have some of the finest examples of Spanish Architecture homes…

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With around 30,000 properties with Mid-Century Modern architecture in the Greater Palm Springs area, there's no surprise that this oasis town is known unofficially as the Modernist capital of the world. 

To commemorate this rich history, Palm Springs celebrates Modernism Week, a festival that features over three hundred events, such as tours of the architecture in the town, golf tournaments, car shows and more.  The main event runs in February and a smaller version in the Fall.

Info at this link


Things To Do During Modernism Week

To help you get the most out of Modernism Week, we've come up with a list of the hottest events you shouldn't miss during this popular time. 

Palm Springs Modernism Show

One of the biggest events during…

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Little Beverly Hills is a lively neighborhood southwest of Palm Springs International Airport. It has 84 beautiful mid-century modern homes that were built between 1957 and 1959 by either the Alexander Construction Company or Jack Meiselman. These homes showcase Meiselman's unique designs and Alexander's diverse rooflines. These homes continue to capture hearts with their timeless mid-century charm in Little Beverly Hills Palm Springs! Here is a list of famous homes you can enjoy visiting in the neighborhood!

 

5 Famous Mid-Mod Homes in Little Beverly Hills Palm Springs

1. Shag House

660 S Compdre Rd

The Shag House, named for its vibrant lime green doors and colorful interior, was designed by architects Dan Palmer and William Krisel for the…

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Looking for surfing in Palm Springs? While it's a few hours to the beach from our beautiful desert, many wave parks are in the Coachella Valley. Artificial waves and wave pool technology pump waves of different sizes and shapes for surfers to enjoy. No need to drive to the coast, and better, no sharks!

Learn more about these remarkable surf park projects below.

Where to Go Surfing in Palm Springs 

Palm Springs Surf Club

1500 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA

The Best Surf Clips: PSSC Test Tank from SURF LOCH on Vimeo.

Pono Parnters LLC acquired the former “Wet ‘N Wild” waterpark to develop a Palm Springs Surf Club. Master wave architects Cheyne Magnussen and Kalani Robb head the team, which is building a larger wave pool. In…

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