Modernism Week 2020 he Alexander Construction Company, founded by George Alexander and his son, Robert Alexander, had an enormous impact on the residential development of Palm Springs from 1956 to 1965. After proving to his father, with the success of a small development in Los Angeles, that there was an untapped market for …
This striking experiment in seasonal desert living has never before been open to the public. Architect Barry Berkus envisioned a small condo community that guarded privacy while celebrating communal living. Guests of this special "Valentine to Barry Barkus" tour will have the opportunity to select a vintage Valentine which they can then enter …
Described as one of Herbert Burns’ “more lavish homes,” this Late Moderne-style 1948 home of Dr. and Mrs. Gillman in Little Tuscany has been expertly restored for Modernism Week 2020. $40 (30 min) Architectural aficionados of Herbert Burns’ trademark work in several apartment hotels including the Hideaway (originally the Town & Desert), Holiday …
Tiki-lovers and midcentury modern cocktail culture enthusiasts unite! Royal Hawaiian Estates invites you to enjoy peek-a-boo home views, a fashion show and happy hour at our Polynesian-inspired community. The event begins with a self-guided tour of our park-like grounds and peek-a-boo visits of several units within the community (including a keepsake map illustrated by RHE …
A special opportunity to learn about this year’s Art Deco Preservation award winners, with a brief lecture and slideshow of the award winning projects, and participation from some of the winners. More details will be announced when the award winners are finalized, but we can tell you that many projects feature Art Deco murals, and master mural …
2020 National Symposium Chicago: Crossroads of Modern America Chicago has been recognized as the “crossroads”, not only for its connecting of water, land, and air networks, but for its place at the intersection of architecture, culture, and technological change. The rapidity of Chicago’s growth, coupled with its prominence in producing innovations of the modern movement …
Moving Ahead Responsibly, Together Our summer market will feature Permanent Showrooms only on our Las Vegas Campus. Pre-registration for Market is required to minimize physical contact. Buyers may register for one of two sessions this summer: In Person & Virtually More than 4,300 furniture, gift and home décor resources are available at Las Vegas Market. …
Announcement: Atlanta Design Festival embraces virtual events to allow for social distancing. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter the way we interact with each other, Atlanta Design Festival is embracing virtual events for September 12—30, 2020. Atlanta Design Festival rescheduled the events to September 2020 to allow time for the global pandemic to decline. …
This exhibit celebrates Michigan’s incredible modern architectural design history from 1928 through 2012. It is comprised of over 50 photographs by James Haefner primarily for the State Historic Preservation Office as part of their Michigan Modern Project and featured in the book by State Historic Preservation Officer Brian Conway titled Michigan Modern: An Architectural Legacy. Several …
More than 100 Design Events Over the years, Brussels Design September has become the annual flagship event for design enthusiasts. For one month, the city hosts an array of over 100 not-to-be-missed cultural and commercial events offering a meeting platform between the public and a great number of Belgian and international designers. Brussels Design September …
