Franz Alexander House. Photo © Tom Ferguson. Franz Alexander House. Photo © Tom Ferguson. The Franz Alexander House was designed by Walter S White in 1955. White was not a common name in the Coachella Valley, but this house was a great addition to this year’s Modernism Week schedule. The house with its curved floating roof form and cantilevered decks probably felt the most contemporary of the modern houses we saw. Frey House. Photo © Tom Ferguson.Frey House. Photo © Tom Ferguson.Frey House. Photo © Tom Ferguson.Frey House. Photo © Tom Ferguson.Frey House. Photo © Tom Ferguson. Another Palm Springs classic which is available to view through tours during Modernism Week, the Frey House II is the second of 2 homes architect Albert Frey designed and constructed for himself in Palm Springs. Initially it was a large open plan living, dining and sleeping space however an enclosed bedroom was later added at the rear. At the time of construction it was the highest residential structure in Palm Springs and it has commanding views over the town.Related Post: Albert Frey House II In Palm Springs. Kaufman Desert House. Photo © Tom Ferguson. Krisel House. Photo © Tom Ferguson. Lautner Hotel. Photo © Tom Ferguson. Lautner Hotel. Photo © Tom Ferguson. Lautner Hotel. Photo © Tom Ferguson. Related Post: Hotel Lautner // Desert Hot Springs, California. Meiselman Homes. Photo © Tom Ferguson. This is a photo of one of the homes that was part of a tour available during Modernism Week. Construction company owners Jack and Bernie Meiselman built affordable mid-twentieth-century modern post and beam homes in Palm Springs California during the years of 1959-1960. As the popularity of mid-century modern architecture grows in Palm Springs more of these homes are being bought and restored. Sheats Goldstein House. Photo © Tom Ferguson. Sheats Goldstein House. Photo © Tom Ferguson. This is a well known John Lautner house in Beverly Hills originally built for the Sheats Family in 1963 and currently owned by James Goldstein who purchased it in 1972. Stay tuned for a more comprehensive post on this house next week.Related posts: Sheats Goldstein House By John Lautner. Daft Punk At Lautner’s Sheats Goldstein Residence In LA.Share the love:FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailPinterest<< BACK TO PREVIOUS PAGE CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE >> One Response Mark K April 10, 2015 “……..is more introspective due perhaps to its valley location the Stahl House is completely outward focused.” Having visited the house in 2013 I have to disagree. The vista, to me, sits as a canvas backdrop to the house mainly due to the distance to any identifiable feature. Sitting in the space, the focus is to the fireplace (not in its original form) and the kitchen. The pool area is reasonably broad and is a main feature visible from most room and the vista beyond is obscured. ReplyLeave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ
Mark K April 10, 2015 “……..is more introspective due perhaps to its valley location the Stahl House is completely outward focused.” Having visited the house in 2013 I have to disagree. The vista, to me, sits as a canvas backdrop to the house mainly due to the distance to any identifiable feature. Sitting in the space, the focus is to the fireplace (not in its original form) and the kitchen. The pool area is reasonably broad and is a main feature visible from most room and the vista beyond is obscured. Reply
