A Love Letter to the Place I Call Home

The Palm Springs issue truly has a special spot in my heart. I’ve been a full-time resident in the area for five years now, and I’m inspired every single day by the incredible nature and architecture right outside my door. Sure, I marvel at the iconic custom- built homes that we all know, like the House of Tomorrow and the Kaufmann House, but what really means the most to me are the architectural treasures found in our everyday public spaces. Perusing books at the Palm Springs library is also a chance to be inside a William F. Cody building. Escaping to the cooler temps in the San Jacinto Mountains via the Aerial Tramway showcases the designs of Albert Frey, Robson Chambers and E. Stewart Williams along the way.

For the fifth year, our Spring issue is dedicated to Palm Springs and the surrounding desert cities that are so perfectly suited to Mid Century Modern style. We’ve gone all out this year, covering homes that have been brought back to life by dedicated people who poured their expertise into restoring and renovating these architectural gems. Two of our featured homes are accompanied by a historical look at the architect— thanks to the fact that the authors of each book were involved in the corresponding home restoration projects.

This issue is especially dear to me because I get to work with so many friends and colleagues. And, of course, make new ones along the way. As a special note, we are sharing the work of a personal favorite architect of mine, Herbert Burns. His distinctive style, with its casual elegance, is what first drew my eye—and my heart—to Mid Century Modern design.