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A Vintage Novelty Toy Gets a Modern Makeover
Photographer Martin Knowles pays tribute to View-Master By Ken MacIntyre (January 30, 2024) – For architectural photographer Martin Knowles, there’s nothing quite like viewing a photograph through the nostalgic lens… Read more »
Five Must-See ‘Modernism Week’ Events
Our Recommendations for a Modernism Week to Remember By Ken MacIntyre January 15, 2024 – Every year when Modernism Week rolls around, newbies to the annual celebration of all things… Read more »
It’s a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World
A Sneak Peek at Palm Springs Modernism Week, February 15-25 By Ken MacIntyre (December 1, 2023) As anticipation builds for Modernism Week’s 19th annual gathering in the desert this coming… Read more »
Embracing a Midcentury Lifestyle
Lisa Rathbone’s Love Affair with the Past By Ken MacIntyre (October 1, 2023) In a world smitten by the allure of shiny new things, there are those of us who… Read more »
Building The Past in Phoenix, Arizona
Vintage ‘Haver Home’ Inspires New Midcentury Guest House By Ken MacIntyre September 18, 2023 – As midcentury enthusiasts are keenly aware, most cities can point to a handful of architects… Read more »
Fun in the Sun; Modernism Week – October
Nearly 50 Unique Events to be Offered Over 4 Days By Ken MacIntyre July 25, 2023 (Palm Springs) – Summer’s not even half over and it’s already time to… Read more »
Retro Road Tripping Through the Emerald State
Washington offers road-trippers plenty of Mid-Century gems Written and Photographed by Ken MacIntyre May 1, 2023 – When people are asked what their favorite mid-century spots are in Washington… Read more »
Hawaiian Modernism; Valley of the Temples
Sensitive renovation gives historic building new purpose By Ken MacIntyre (March 1, 2023) Located on the windward (eastern) side of Oahu near Kaneohe, the Valley of the Temples Memorial… Read more »
Modernism Week 2023 Preview
Making their debut in Palm Springs this February… By Ken MacIntyre, October 31, 2022 The 18th iteration of Modernism Week is still three and a half months away but… Read more »
‘Tis the Season … for Modernism
Holiday book ideas for your favorite Modernista! By Ken MacIntyre November 13, 2021 – ‘Tis the Season, as they say, so what better way to show your favorite modernism enthusiast… Read more »
Stay at a Wexler Masterpiece
By Ken MacIntyre, October 2, 2020 The first thing you notice upon entering the recently restored Dinah Shore Palm Springs Estate – aside from the wood ceilings, stainless steel flooring… Read more »
Aluminaire House Secures New Home
Revolutionary Albert Frey-designed masterpiece of modernist design will soon be on view in Palm Springs PALM SPRINGS, CA – September 3, 2020: The Aluminaire House Foundation announced that it has donated… Read more »
West Coast Modern: My Vancouver Condo Makeover
By Ken MacIntyre September 21, 2017 – When most people think of West Coast Modern, condominiums probably don’t come to mind. Rather; mid-century post & beam construction with lots of… Read more »
Mid-Century Modern Sojourn Inspires UK Artist
April 1, 2017 When it comes to interpreting the essence of Mid-Century Modern architecture, design and lifestyle as artistic expression, especially in Southern California, many contemporary artists have succeeded in… Read more »
Palm Springs Modernism; 52 Weeks a Year?
By Ken MacIntyre, January 14, 2017 As far as annual celebrations of all things mid-century modern go, Palm Springs Modernism Week is not to be missed. A 10+ day event… Read more »
A Palm Springs Photographer’s Journey
June 1, 2016 Growing up in the 1950s, Gary Dorothy had little use for modernist architecture… that would come later. Rather, Dorothy, who spent his childhood in the farming community… Read more »
A Visit to the Stahl House
By Anant Topiwala, March 1, 2016 As an architect and designer, I have admired the Stahl House from afar. In books and magazines I’d read about it as Case Study House… Read more »