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This Century Modern: At Home with Turkel Design

Joel and Meelena Turkel, co-founders of award-winning architecture firm Turkel Design, open their Palm Springs home for an exclusive talk and tour. While we celebrate the Modern homes of the 20th century, the design principles that informed those masterpieces are alive and well in the architecture of today. During a visit to Desert House, the Turkels' "Living Lab" and a former Modernism Week Featured Home, discover how the roots of Midcentury Modern architecture have evolved into the innovative, progressively designed homes of the 21st century. With Desert House as both a setting and a case study, find out how Turkel Design's signature panelized prefabrication process combines leading-edge technology with classic design strategies to create this century's Modern homes. 

Photo Credits: Chase Daniel, Daniel Chavkin

Location & Attendee Information

  • What are the appropriate ages for this activity?Person All ages
  • 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 food or drinks permitted in homes
  • What type of parking is available?Car Free neighborhood street parking
  • What is the policy for personal effects?Bag or purse Large purses, bags, backpacks not permitted
  • Are restrooms available?Restroom sign Restrooms not available
  • What is the policy regarding smoking?Cigarette with smoke No smoking or e-cigarettes
  • What type of tour is this?Group of people Interior/exterior tour
  • What type of ADA accessibility is available?Wheelchair Limited wheelchair accessibility

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