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Los Angeles Interior Designer Tracy Beckmann will provide her personal insights into the renovation of the award-winning Hotel Lautner in Desert Hot Springs, designed by legendary American architect John Lautner in 1947 shortly after his graduation from Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West School of Architecture.

As co-owner and designer, Tracy will expound on the glamorous but forgotten history of the original owner and movie mogul Lucien Hubbard's vision, and the challenges she faced during her hands-on renovation of the architecturally-significant property. The lecture will include “before-and-after” photographs which will highlight the full magnitude of the property's magnificent transformation. Tracy's talk will provide aficionados of great architecture some practical insight into what it takes to save some of America's most important and iconic buildings.

Since opening its doors to the booking public, the creators of Hotel Lautner have expanded their enterprise and are excited to introduce you to The Lautner Compound, a collection of four boutique properties masterfully restored and designed: The Lautner, The Park, The Ranch House, and The Club House.

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Free, Ticket required

Photo Credits: Mike Schwartz, Mood Creative, Dan Chavkin

Location & Attendee Information

  • What are the appropriate ages for this activity?Person No children
  • Are pets, animals, or service animals permitted?Dog on a leash Pets and animals not permitted
  • Are food and drinks permitted?Food and drink No outside food or drinks
  • What are the mobility considerations for this activity?Person walking Seated activity
  • What type of parking is available?Car Parking & handicap parking available
  • Is photography permitted?Camera Photography permitted
  • Are restrooms available?Restroom sign Restrooms available
  • Is this an indoor or outdoor activity?Sun Indoor activity
  • What is the policy regarding smoking?Cigarette with smoke No smoking or e-cigarettes
  • What type of ADA accessibility is available?Wheelchair Wheelchair accessible

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