In 1946, legendary industrial designer Raymond Loewy turned to Palm Springs and architect Albert Frey to create a winter retreat for his family. The result is one of the desert’s most distinctive residences, a remarkable collaboration between two giants of Modern design.
Set at the edge of Little Tuscany, the Loewy House incorporates the site’s dramatic boulder outcropping into the design. Corrugated aluminum, expansive floor-to-ceiling glass, and a strong connection between interior and exterior reflect Frey’s approach to building in the desert. At its heart is the unforgettable curved glass pavilion and swimming pool that extends directly into the living room. Loewy himself described the setting as resembling “a blue lagoon in a desert oasis.”
Born in France and beginning his American career as a fashion illustrator, Loewy went on to become one of the most influential industrial designers of the twentieth century. His work touched nearly every aspect of American life, from automobiles and household products to corporate identities and transportation. His celebrated designs include the Studebaker Avanti, created by his design team during a retreat in Palm Springs, as well as the familiar Coca Cola bottle, Lucky Strike packaging and numerous enduring corporate logos.
Loewy also played a role in creating the distinctive blue and white appearance of Air Force One during the Kennedy administration, a design that became one of the most recognizable symbols of American presidential travel.
Join us for a rare opportunity to experience this extraordinary home, where architecture, design and Palm Springs glamour come together.
A portion of the proceeds from the tour directly benefit the Palm Springs Modern Committee (PS ModCom), a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of Desert Modern architecture and design. We accomplish this through education, advocacy for threatened buildings, promotion of heritage tourism, and the celebration of successes in preservation and adaptive reuse.
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