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Mid-Century Time Capsule- Paul’s pick of the week
Posted on Jun 7, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
A new listing just hit the MLS in Old Las Palmas, one of Palm Spirngs’ premier neighborhoods.
- Facade
This is a classic mid-century home, with all the original details still intact, like walking into a time-capsule. Love it!
Here’s what the agent has to say about it:
“Wait ’til you see the original features in this mid-century gem: Stone fireplace, incredible tile work in showers, amazing original appliances in the party/pool room kitchen and decorative cement block on perimeter walls! Yes, she needs updating in places (you’ll have a ball picking your favorite foil wallpaper pattern and color), but WOW, what potential! Each bedroom has a private bath (two bedrooms are off the party/pool room wing) and the enormous master has two baths and giant walk-in closet. Located on a corner lot in Old Las Palmas, the L-Shaped home wraps around the pool on 2 sides allowing for uninterrupted mountain views.”
| Beds: 3 | Baths: 4 | Sq Ft: 3048* | Lot Sz: 14810sqft* |
| Area: 332 | Yr: 1966* |
Living Room
Kitchen
Atomic Electric Stove (Covered)
Stove - Open
1960s Jenn-Air logo
Retro Ovens
Unique Bathroom Tile Details
Why don't they make yellow sinks anymore?
Stone inlay detail
Mosaic tile detail
I absolutely LOVE this tile installation!!
Pool and view
Unique decorative masonry wall
Offered at $795,000 Want this retro martini pad for yourself? Please call or text me at 760-285-8559 for a private showing. Or email me at paulkaplanre@gmail.com for more information.
Listing courtesy: Windermere Real Estate
Tags: mid-century, Mid-Century Homes, Palm Springs Real Estate
Rare chance to see The Palm Springs’ Bob Hope House- by John Lautner
Posted on Mar 11, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
Just got my tickets today!! I’ve been wanting to see this house since I was a kid, visiting Palm Springs. Here’s a great opportunity to check it out, and to join the Palm Springs Museum and the Arts and Design Council.
The Arts and Design Council is holding its anual ADC Fundraiser – (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Saturday, March 20)
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the spectacular Hope House at a cocktail reception with fellow ADC members. The enormous roof, which echoes the surrounding hills of Southridge, hovers over an expansive patio and garden area where Lautner’s dramatic architecture can be experienced. Invitations will be mailed to ADC members.
Fundraiser
ADC Fundraiser at the Bob & Dolores Hope House, designed by John Lautner
$200 per person (ADC members only)
To make reservations, please call Brooke Devenney at 760.322.4818 or email bdevenney@psmuseum.org
SEE YOU THERE!
Tags: Entertainment, Historic Preservation, mid-century, Mid-Century Homes, Palm Springs Real Estate, paul kaplan real estate, paul kaplan realtor
Palm Springs is a Mecca for Mid-Century Modern Architecture
Posted on Feb 3, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
Over 10,000 architecture aficionados will be flocking to Palm Springs for the annual Modernism Week to discover the largest collection of mid-century modern architecture in the country. The 10-day event is scheduled for February 12-21, 2010, featuring more than 40 events including architectural tours, films, book signings, and film screenings, as well as chic galas and tours of mid-century modern homes. A vintage car and Airstream trailer show are new events this year. www.VisitPalmSprings.com and www.ModernismWeek.com
STOP BY MY BOOTH AT THE MODERNISM SHOW ON FEB 13 and 14th and pick up a free Palm Springs Mid-Century Neighborhoods Map.
Here’s the schedule of events for the week:
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Printer friendly schedule here Thursday 2/11: click here for details… *Join KCET for a Pre-Modernism Week event featuring a very special screening of Julius Shulman: Desert Modern, at the legendary Frank Sinatra Twin Palms Estate, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Friday 2/12: click here for details… *Walk of Fame Star Dedication/Reception for Architect Albert Frey, 2 PM *10th Annual PS Modernism Show – Preview Reception, 6 PM – 9 PM *Silent Auction during the Modernism Show Preview and on Saturday *Opening reception for Shag at M Modern Gallery, 8 – 11 PM Saturday 2/13: click here for details…*10th Annual PS Modernism Show, 10 AM – 6 PM *Silent Auction, ends at noon *Open House Art Studio, hosted by Romi Cortier, 2/13-2/14, 11 AM – 4 PM *Shag Lunch at Trio Restaurant, limited seating, Noon – 2 PM *Opening Reception for Danny Heller at the Terrence Rogers Gallery, 2 – 5 PM *Meet the Architect: Don Wexler at The Corridor, 3 -5 PM *Design Within Reach hosts Charles Hollis Jones, 4 – 6 PM *Gallery Openings and Artist Receptions at the Backstreet Art District, 5 – 9 PM *PS Modern Committee Annual Gala Benefit, 7 – 11 PM *After Glow Party at the Ace Hotel and Spa: Late night snacks and Sunday 2/14: click here for details… *10th Annual PS Modernism Show, 11 AM – 5 PM *Double Decker Bus Tours, 9 AM & 1 PM *The Racquet Club Estates Neighborhood Homes Tour, 10 AM – 2 PM *VDL Research House, Richard Neutra’s Studio and Residence, *Shag Book Signing, Starlite Lounge at the Riviera Resort & Spa, 11 AM – 1:30 PM *World Premiere – The Architecture and Design Film Series in Partnership with Design Onscreen: William Krisel, Architect, 7:30 PM *After movie party at TRIO restaurant, 707 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, 9:30 PM Monday 2/15: click here for details… *Frey ll House Tours , 8:30 AM – 5 PM *Double Decker Bus Tours, 9 AM & 1 PM *PS Historical Society presents: Helen Mawby and the Chi Chi *Orbit In Reception: Photographer Dan Chavkin, 5 – 7 PM *The Architecture and Design Film Series in Partnership with Design Onscreen: Desert Utopia: Mid-century Architecture in Palm Springs, 7:30 PM Tuesday 2/16: click here for details… *Frey ll House Tours, 8:30 AM – 5 PM *Double Decker Bus Tours, 9 AM & 1 PM *The Architecture and Design Film Series in Partnership with Design Onscreen: Ray Kappe: California Modern Master Forty Years of Modular *Lecture by Bill Butler on Albert Frey, 2 PM Wednesday 2/17: click here for details…*Slide Lecture: Lost, Saved and Endangered: Modernist Architecture *Frey ll House Tours , 8:30 AM – 5 PM *Vintage Car Show, Camelot Theatre Parking Lot, 1 – 4 PM *MW Art Walk at the Backstreet Art District, 6 – 9 PM *The Architecture and Design Film Series in Partnership with Design Onscreen: Visual Acoustics, the Modernism of Julius Shulman, 7:30 PM Thursday 2/18: click here for details… *House tour of Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate, 10:30 AM – 2 PM *An Evening with Chef Johny Vee and Victoria Price, 6 PM *Michael H. Lord Gallery artist reception: Architectural Photographer Friday 2/19: click here for details…*The Architecture and Design Film Series in Partnership with Design Onscreen: Rem Koolhaas: A Kind of Architect, 10 AM *Vintage Airstream and Trailer Show, exterior viewing begins 4 PM *Lecture by Frank Escher at the Palm Springs Art Museum, 5:30 PM (Museum members only) *Opening of the Lautner Exhibition at the PS Art Museum, 5:30 PM (Museum members only) *PS Preservation Foundation Retro Martini Party, 5 PM – 8 PM *Charles Phoenix Retro Slide Show, 6:30 – 9 PM Saturday 2/20: click here for details… *Lautner Symposium, sponsored by the Architecture & Design Council of the *Vintage Airstream and Trailer Show, interior tours, 10 AM, Noon & 2 PM *Book signing, Orlando Diaz-Azcuy for the book by Diane Dorrans Saeks, 3 – 5 PM *Modern Mosaics New Showroom Opening, 320 North Palm Canyon, *Vintage Fashion Show, Grand Zoso Ballroom, Hotel Zoso, 6 PM – 8 PM *Movie Night, The Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 8:30 PM Sunday 2/21: click here for details…*Lecture by Bill Stern on Architectural Pottery, 11 AM *Booksigning at Just Fabulous, Noon – 2 pm *Vintage Airstream and Trailer Show, exterior viewing closes, 2 PM *Celebrity Home Tour with wine & cheese reception at Liz Taylor, 1 – 6 PM *Modernism Week Closing Party at the sidebar lounge, The Riviera, 6 – 9 PM
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Tags: Entertainment, Historic Preservation, mid-century, Palm Springs Real Estate, paul kaplan real estate
New website dedicated to 60′s architecture
Posted on Oct 6, 2009 by Paul Kaplan
For my fellow mid-century fans: A new website produced by the Los Angeles Conservancy and the Modern Committee celebrates Los Angeles’ legacy of rich 1960s architecture, which has been around now for 50 years. In an effort to restore and preserve 1960′s architecture, the site will launch a nine-month program of education and outreach. The program combines events such as tours and discussions with the online activities on the new website. For more info, check out the site:
http://lac.laconservancy.org/site/PageServer?pagename=60sAboutPage
Tags: mid-century