Welcome to Modernism Week in Palm Springs!
In the early 1960's, architect Don Wexler devised a pre-fab home design of steel and concrete slab, which he felt was perfect for the harsh Palm Springs desert environment. The sleekly modern houses were to be built as an entire neighborhood plan, each could be built in about 2 days, but only seven were completed when steel prices rose too high. Most of the houses have been beautifully preserved and restored and are listed as Class 1 historical sites. PS Modern Tours exalts the treasure trove of mid-century modern design in Palm Springs: http://www.yelp.com/biz/ps-modern-tours-palm-springs
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