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Modernism Week 2025

Kaufmann Desert House in Palm Springs viewed from driveway with desert landscaping and blue sky

Experience Iconic Modernist Architecture First Hand

Explore iconic homes and buildings in and around Palm Springs, the heart of the modernist architecture movement. Embark on self-lead tours, or join groups lead by knowledeable guides and docents who share the rich history of midcentury architecture and design in depth and detail. View structures designed by architectural pioneers such as William Krisel and E. Stewart Williams, or visit homes and neighborhoods of the stars including Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.

Take a home tour and experience Palm Springs culture and history as only Modernism Week can offer. Tours available every day of Modernism Week.

Front view of the House of Tomorrow in Palm Springs, CA

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Calypso Palms: Where the Rat Pack Stayed and Played

Step back to the 1960s at Calypso Palms during Modernism Week, touring 8 units—including 3 newly refurbished ones—where Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack once stayed and played., 8 units on this tour

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Canyon Springs Neighborhood Home Tour

Architect Laszlo E. Sandor's Canyon Springs community debuts on Modernism Week's 20th Anniversary, showcasing 7 homes of sleek desert Modernist design, harmonious amenities, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

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Sophisticated Sun Seeker: The Gillman Residence Tour

The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the Herbert Burns-designed Gillman Residence (1948), sublime residential architecture with a fascinating preservation story.

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