A childhood in South Africa instilled a love of wild landscapes in Ida Alwin. While it lay dormant during her dozen years in London, a visit to Joshua Tree reignited it with a fervor that prompted her to relocate. Her company, Desert Developments, channels her enthusiasm for the desert through the lens of sustainable living in partnership with the land.
Alwin will lead the Sustainable Homes Tour during Modernism Week on Saturday, February 23, 2023, guiding guests to some of the High Desert’s homes that not only generate their own power, but are doing it in style. As an adjunct to the event, Don Albert will lead an on-demand discussion regarding sustainable design that will include an in-depth look at Joshua Tree’s Doolittle House’s sustainability credentials.
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Casa Tierra offers breathtaking panoramic views from its two and a half-acre hillside setting. The property’s buildings feature charming balconies, a spacious pool and hot tub, and many private, covered seating areas. Indoors, Bobby’s aspirational yet attainable style is on display throughout the five bedroom/five and a half bathroom main house as well as the two casitas that include their own kitchens and bathrooms.
May 12-15, 2022, this hidden gem of an estate will be open to the public for tours during Modernism Week — May. Working with local designer and Hotelement founder Paula Oblen to reimagine the more than 5,000 square feet of living space with an eye toward hospitality, Berk and Oblen transformed this unique Spanish-style property into a world-class destination, with modern touches and an emphasis of Berk’s unique design style throughout.
Enjoy the definitive modern architecture tour. The city’s top tour providers have joined forces to offer a fascinating exploration of Palm Springs’ world-famous midcentury modern architecture. $110 (2.5 hrs) Tours occur December through May.
Modernism Week and PS Architecture Tours – Palm Springs’ leading providers of architectural tour services – have teamed up to provide the definitive modern architecture tour experience. Join us for a season-long series of carefully curated small group tours spearheaded by Tripadvisor’s top-rated architectural tour operator, Trevor O’Donnell, and a select team of knowledgeable professional guides. Our new mini-coach tours offer an in-depth introduction to Palm Springs history and the city’s world-famous collection of midcentury modern homes and buildings. You’ll join up to 20 fellow architecture and design fans for a fun, fascinating exploration of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods, pausing along the way to learn
https://modernismweek.comabout outstanding works of architecture by some of America’s most important modernist designers. You’ll also learn about Hollywood celebrities who made many of these homes famous, and enjoy back stories that add life, humor and awe to Palm Springs’ amazing modernist legacy. Modernism Week is a community supported nonprofit dedicated to education, preservation and appreciation of modernist architecture and design in Palm Springs. When you choose Architecture Tours by Modernism Week, you’re not only choosing the best, you’re helping to preserve and promote modern architecture for generations to come.
$110 Things to Know Proof of Covid-19 vaccination will be required at check-in and face masks must be worn on the tour. This tour is designed for curious adult learners; it may not be appropriate for children. No pets, other than service dogs, are allowed on the mini-coach. Free parking available. Handicap parking is available. This event is wheelchair accessible. The organizer of this event is Modernism Week.
Event Check-in Location Palm Springs Visitors Center, 2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Modernism Week and PS Architecture Tours – Palm Springs’ leading providers of architectural tour services – have teamed up to provide the definitive modern architecture tour experience. Join us for a season-long series of carefully curated small group tours spearheaded by Tripadvisor’s top-rated architectural tour operator, Trevor O’Donnell, and a select team of knowledgeable professional guides.
Our new mini-coach tours offer an in-depth introduction to Palm Springs history and the city’s world-famous collection of midcentury modern homes and buildings. You’ll join up to 20 fellow architecture and design fans for a fun, fascinating exploration of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods, pausing along the way to learn about outstanding works of architecture by some of America’s most important modernist designers. You’ll also learn about Hollywood celebrities who made many of these homes famous, and enjoy back stories that add life, humor and awe to Palm Springs’ amazing modernist legacy.
Modernism Week is a community supported nonprofit dedicated to education, preservation and appreciation of modernist architecture and design in Palm Springs. When you choose Architecture Tours by Modernism Week, you’re not only choosing the best, you’re helping to preserve and promote modern architecture for generations to come.
$110
Things to Know Proof of Covid-19 vaccination will be required at check-in and face masks must be worn on the tour. This tour is designed for curious adult learners; it may not be appropriate for children. No pets, other than service dogs, are allowed on the mini-coach. Free parking available. Handicap parking is available. This event is wheelchair accessible. The organizer of this event is Modernism Week. Event Check-in Location Palm Springs Visitors Center, 2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 View Map
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