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The architects who built Palm Springs: midcentury modernism focus
We shine the spotlight on the architects who built Palm Springs, looking back at the Wallpaper* archives and inspired by Palm Springs Modernism Week 2024, which launches today (15 February)
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A London office by Oskar Kohnen Studio is inspired by midcentury modernism
Oskar Kohnen Studio has revealed its latest office space for Crosstree Real Estate, an interior that nods to 1950s and 1960s furniture design, set in the heart of Mayfair
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Cadillac Celestiq EV is a bespoke super saloon, paired with a midcentury modern customer experience centre
Cadillac House at Vanderbilt was originally designed by Eero Saarinen. Now restored and updated, it serves as the customer centre for the new Cadillac Celestiq – a statement electric saloon and the most customisable Cadillac ever
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Midcentury mansion: London’s Devonshire Club brings old-school character to the City
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Modern master: Charles Hollis Jones' lucite furniture works its magic in LA
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Going once: Cape Cod Modern Trust’s benefit auction is a truly worthy cause
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Tracing every object that made it to the moon – and the ones that didn’t
In his new book, Architecture Guide: Moon, Paul Meuser comes at space travel from an architectural angle
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In LA, Molteni Group embraces midcentury modern heritage
Inside the new West Hollywood flagship, Molteni&C | Dada creative director Vincent Van Duysen creates an architectural transatlantic aura
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bachman-Wilson House gets a new lease of life at Crystal Bridges
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A. Quincy Jones’ The Cooper House is a midcentury modern design triumph
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The architects who built Palm Springs: E. Stewart Williams
Most influential in the realm of public and cultural life, Williams’ (1909-2005) legacy can be seen all over town. He’s the architect behind the Palm Springs Art Museum (1976) and the Santa Fe Federal Savings & Loan building (1960) and the Aerial Tramway Station (1963) – a refuge for hikers and wildlife lovers, 2,600m above the town in the San Jacinto Mountains
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The architects who built Palm Springs: Hugh Kaptur
Inspired by midcentury aesthetics and philosophy, some of Kaptur’s (b. 1931) most famous commissions include homes for actors Steve McQueen (1964) and William Holden (1956). While Kaptur played with local vernacular and Spanish heritage, he always merged his influences with the International Style’s teachings.
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Brutalist architecture meets midcentury interiors in this modern San Francisco home
Richard Beard Architects and The Wiseman Group refresh the brutalist architecture of a midcentury San Francisco home originally designed by Joseph Esherick and the 1960s
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Midcentury figurines inspired by Arctic fauna get a new lease of life
Eikund resurrects wooden figurines by Norwegian designer Arne Tjomsland that were created with poetic imagination and a touch of humour
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Jory Brigham's furniture pairs mid-century craft with 70s colour
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Calming interiors characterise a 1950s mid century modern house in Mexico City
HEMAA Arquitectura celebrates the mid century architecture of a family house – designed by Mexican architect Augusto H. Álvarez – with a respectful renovation, plus a new material palette of light oak and grey stucco
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Midcentury modernist enclaves on the East Coast uncovered in smart travel guide
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A modernist Hertfordshire house that causes ‘puzzlement to the neighbours’
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The architects who built Palm Springs: William Cody
Lured to Palm Springs in 1945 by Nellie Coffman – ‘The Mother of Palm Springs’, Cody’s (1916-1978) first commission was to extend the Desert Inn. The following year, Cody received his first standalone job, the Del Marcos Hotel and soon he was designing country clubs and private homes all over town.
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The architects who built Palm Springs: John Lautner
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Luteca revives the furniture designs of Mexican modernist Michael van Beuren
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John Lautner’s modernist landmark Garcia House restored to former ‘rainbow’ glory
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Top table: ’Knife/Fork/Spoon’ is an ode to modernist flatware at ER Butler & Co.
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Inside the home of Denver’s most important mid-century-loving couple
As originally featured in the September 2010 issue of Wallpaper* (W*138)
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Previously unreleased 1983 Nanna Ditzel chair sees the light of day
Brdr Krüger launch the 1983 ‘Arkade’ chair by the late Danish designer Nanna Ditzel
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Retro revival: Mark Janson’s 1960s weekend home gets a modern twist
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Arthur Mudry’s midcentury modern house in West Vancouver is a paean to the Pacific forest
