Two homes constructed for Modernism Week

It’s all about midcentury modern architecture in Palm Springs this week. Modernism week is in full swing and Palm Springs Life is helping to bring more midcentury architecture to the desert with the Chino Canyon Project.

The project a collaboration between the magazine and local architects– builders and developers. This contemporary home is the work of esteemed Palm Springs Architect Lance O’Donnell

“Lance was lucky enough to spend some time working with Donald Wexler and some of the guys who actually made up these houses and came up with super fine design back in the ’50s and ’60s,” said general contractor Mike Yakovich.

Yakovich walks through the expansive home tucked into into the Chino Canyon.

“Both of the ends of the house book end views out of the house. So when you’re coming into the house you’re looking at the mountain. When you’re walking down the hall to the master bedroom you’re looking out on Palm Springs. When you’re standing in the living room you’re capturing Southridge and Palm Springs,” Yakovich said.

Palm Springs Life helping to bring to life a never-constructed plan by late midcentury modern architect Al Beadle

“Al was famous for building a lot of steel stilt houses in hard to build areas because the houses float out over the terrian,” Yakovich said.

These two homes on display during Modernism week, with tours for guests to admire the architecture.

“We would like to see this event become more of an architecture event featuring some modern masters,” Yakovich said.

To check out the finished product and find out about more Modernism Week events visit their website modernismweek.com.