architectural homes: Massive Mid Century Modern Gem in Movie Colony of Palm Springs, CA - 06/30/16 09:28 AM
Massive Mid Century Modern Gem in Movie Colony of Palm Springs, CA
 
 
Situated within the Movie Colony, this mid-century modern gem is the largest of its kind in Palm Springs. 
 
 
Designed by architectural pioneer Howard Lapham, the 9-bedroom, 12-bathroom home draws inspiration from the flat desert landscape and architectural elements from late 1950s/early 1960s desert modernism. Entirely gated and walled for utmost privacy.
 
 
Entirely gated and walled for utmost privacy.
 
 
Once inside, one begins to get a true sense of the massive scale in which almost 10,000 SF is laid out on a single level with soaring ceilings throughout the entire residence.
 
 
In the living room, … (2 comments)

architectural homes: Modern Mirada Estates Property for Sale in Rancho Mirage - 10/05/15 05:37 AM
Modern Mirada Estates Property for Sale in Rancho Mirage
 

Breath-taking vistas, striking modern architecture, meticulously customized details, and superior construction throughout- 10 Rockcrest Drive has it all.
 
 
Mirada Estates in Rancho Mirage is perched high above the Coachella Valley floor, with commanding, elevated views that are unparalled in the desert.
 
 
Located on a private, cul-de-sac lot in exclusive Mirada Estates, just up the road from the Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage, this property encompasses almost a half-acre.
 
 
Enjoy the entertainer's backyard with infinity-edge pool and spa, misting system, and firepit; open great room with floor-to-ceiling glass pocket sliders.
 
 
Here's the inviting chef's kitchen with wine closet, Bertoni … (2 comments)

architectural homes: Contemporary Modern Home with Panoramic Mountain Views - 02/12/15 03:06 AM
Contemporary Modern Home with Panoramic Mountain Views
 


Perched high above the city lights, this very unique contemporary architectural property (built in 2007) resembles an abstraction of a sunken cruise ship anchored right in to bedrock - contextually called “The Ship of the Desert” by its architect, is like no other property of its grade currently on the market.
 

 
The “Ship of the Desert” is a seamless integration of architecture + the poetics that lead to the form and positioning of this very unique architectural structure on a hillside, capturing the breathtaking vistas of the entire valley. 
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architectural homes: Aerial Video: Rancho Mirage Ultra Private Architectural Estate - 01/19/15 08:37 AM
Aerial Video: Rancho Mirage Ultra Private Architectural Estate
   
  For all details on this Architectural Estate in Rancho Mirage, visit www.RanchoMirageModern.com to view all incredible photography and details for this amazing property.   71071 La Paz Road is a rare architectural jewel in the California desert. Designed by Martin H. Kaplan, AIA, it's a true contemporary-modern blend of tasteful design and impeccable execution. Located within the historically significant Tamarisk area of central Rancho Mirage, and neighboring the iconic Sunnylands estate, this unique compound-sanctuary boasts over one-and-a-half acres of elegant privacy. Notable features include panoramic mountain and desert vistas, … (0 comments)

architectural homes: Modernism Week 2011 - Palm Springs, CA - 02/14/11 11:30 AM

Modernism Week 2011 - Palm Springs, CA


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This year Palm Springs Modernism Week 2011 will be Feb 17-27, 2011. This is a fun-filled 10 days for Mid-Century Modern architecture enthusiasts, and there is literally no event like it anywhere else in America. Midcentury-Modern design originated in the 1950's, emphasizing open floor plans, clean and simple lines, and ample windows to bring the outside in. 
There will be a wide range of activities for those who attend: double-decker bus tours, lectures, films, and an architecture symposium. Throughout the duration of this years Modernism Week, parties … (7 comments)

 
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