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If you have ever wanted a taste of the midcentury modern life or an excuse to visit Palm Springs, then Modernism Week’s Fall Preview is the perfect occasion. While Modernism Week won’t happen again until February 2020, this “mini-Modernism Week” is another chance to “celebrate and foster appreciation of midcentury architecture and design.”
Discover Midcentury Modern Architecture in Palm Springs
Modernism Week is dedicated to the education, preservation and sustainable modern living as represented in the Palm Springs area. Fall Preview does the same.
A slightly smaller-scale version of the February event, Fall Preview includes more than 50 events, from talks to tours to parties. This 4 day series of experiences is made for the midcentury modern aficionado. Not to mention, some of these events will be held in unique locations not regularly open to the public.
Reviving a William F. Cody Original
As a prominent architect in the Palm Springs area, William F. Cody was well-known for his hotel designs as well as his “contemporary residential commissions.” One of these residential commissions, The Fillmore Crank-Beverly Garland House has been recently rediscovered and restored. This home will be receiving landmark designation by the Indian Wells Historic Preservation Foundation around the same time as Fall Preview. A very lucky few Modernism Week Fall Preview Attendees will be able to tour the Crank-Garland house. Read more about the history, renovation, and preservation of this spectacular home here.
Empowering Future Architects and Designers
Modernism Week is more than a parade of homes. Started by local architecture and design enthusiasts in Palm Springs, this event showcases the city’s acclaimed mid-century architecture. Beginning in 2009, Modernism Week became a California 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, providing an annual Scholarship Program for local high school seniors pursuing a degree in architecture and design. Modernism Week also provides financial support to local and state preservation organizations, along with neighborhood groups, that seek to preserve modernist architecture in California.
Join Other MCM Enthusiasts
Whether you go in October or wait until February, you won’t want to miss Modernism Week. For more information on how to attend, visit their website!
Create Your Own Midcentury Modern Architectural Art Collection
If you are looking for the perfect piece to begin, or add to, your own art collection, visit our GALLERY. We have beautiful, original mid-century modern pieces by Raymond Loewy, Vincent Raney, and others.
