West Vancouver, Shaped by Design
There’s a particular kind of light in West Vancouver that feels almost architectural … filtered through cedar branches and softened by the ocean mist, caught in long horizontal lines where glass meets forest.
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Vintage Vegas Neon Makes History
Currently pulling double duty as a visitors center and the gateway through which guests can enter the Neon Museum’s vintage sign boneyard, the Visitors Center started out in 1961 as the LaConcha Motel’s lobby building.
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Sneaking a Peek at Modernism Week 2026
Every February, Palm Springs transforms into a living museum of midcentury style, design and innovation … and in 2026, Modernism Week promises its most dynamic celebration yet.
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‘Modernism Week – October’ Returns to the Desert
This October, Palm Springs takes center stage as Modernism Week returns for a four-day celebration of design and desert style. From exclusive home tours and architectural bus rides to retro-chic parties and free community events, Modernism Week – October (Oct. 16–19) is your chance to experience midcentury modern living at its most vibrant.
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West Vancouver’s Pastel Paradise
…there’s one neighborhood in West Vancouver, Canada that boasts residential towers which take their modernist cues from the International Style, Tropical Modernism and, of course, West Coast Modernism
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Modernism Week Celebrates 20 Years
Between February 13 – 23, Palm Springs and other Coachella Valley communities will host over 400 separate public events including home and neighborhood tours, cocktail parties, design shows, lectures
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Everything Old is New Again
Celebrating 20 years in Palm Springs, Modernism Week 2025 promises to be an unforgettable event
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Blog | Las Vegas | Los Angeles | Palm Springs | Uncategorized | Vancouver
Deck the Halls with Vintage Style
Diane Dempsey shares with us her take on the holiday nostalgia craze and how she turned her own Yuletide memories and love of Midcentury Modern into a thriving seasonal business.
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The Ultimate Modernist’s Weekend in YVR
When most people think of Vancouver, Canada, it’s for the mountains and the ocean but for architourists more inclined to appreciate a built environment this West Coast city doesn’t disappoint especially when it comes to its midcentury modern heritage
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‘Modernism Week – October’ Sneak Preview
Over 50 Events to be Offered Over Four Exciting Days By Ken MacIntyre August 1, 2024 (Palm Springs) – Summer’s not even half over and it’s already time to start thinking about the Fall. No, not Back-to-School or Halloween, but rather, “Modernism Week – October,” the desert’s mini-Modernism celebration of all things Midcentury in Palm…
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Las Vegas; An Atomic Age Paradise
Las Vegas is famous for reinventing itself. It’s also a city whose midcentury iconography is everywhere (but disappearing) and could easily take days to explore. If you’ve only got a couple of nights in town, though, here’s a quick and dirty Modtraveler guide to the marvelous modernist excess built on the hopes and dreams of those who helped shape Sin City in the Post-War years.
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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 of a View-Master. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Knowles, 45, is an accomplished photographer who, over the course of his 16 year career, has photographed…
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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 February, the event is gearing up to showcase an array of unique modernist homes. In addition to the eagerly awaited Modernism Show, neighborhood tours, design…
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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 find solace in the timeless elegance of the midcentury aesthetic. There are also those who can take it to a whole other level. Meet Lisa…
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Blog | Phoenix | Uncategorized
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 and designers who helped shape their respective urban landscapes. Phoenix, Arizona is one such city, and Ralph Haver is one such architect. Iconic civic and…
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Blog | Hawaii | Uncategorized
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 Park – best known for its 1968 replica of the 11th Century Japanese Byodo-In Buddhist Temple – was founded in 1963 by prolific real estate…
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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 it’s never too soon to take a sneak peak, especially when tickets to the popular festival go on sale tomorrow (November 1)! Held every February…
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‘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 you care than by not going green this Christmas. Forget those shiny smart phone apps and futuristic virtual downloads. What your Midcentury Modernista really craves –…
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Full Speed Ahead with Charles Phoenix
Hands down, my favorite Palm Springs Modernism Week event every year – in addition to the countless Midcentury Home and Neighborhood Tours, the Cocktail Parties and the Annual Show & Sale – is the Charles Phoenix Retro Slide Show.
