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Mid-Century Time Capsule- Paul’s pick of the week

Paul Kaplan — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:11:55 +0000

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

Rare chance to see The Palm Springs’ Bob Hope House- by John Lautner

Paul Kaplan — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:45:28 +0000

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!

Palm Springs is a Mecca for Mid-Century Modern Architecture

Paul Kaplan — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:49:46 +0000

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:

New website dedicated to 60′s architecture

Paul Kaplan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:11:18 +0000

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