Film · 2010

Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs

"Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs"

2010 52 min Documentary History

Southern California’s Coachella Valley, including the communities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Desert Hot Springs, boasts hundreds of extraordinary midcentury modern homes, public buildings and commercial structures. Modern designers such as William F. Cody, Albert Frey, William Krisel, John Lautner, Richard Neutra, R.M. Schindler, Donald Wexler, E. Stewart Williams left their collective mark on this desert paradise. Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs traces the history of modern architecture in Palm Springs from the first bold forays into modernist design to the preservation challenges facing the region today. Director Jake Gorst’s film features rare archival images and footage as well as interviews with historians, homeowners and the architects who helped create this mecca of modernism.

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Who are the main actors in Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs?

The main actors in Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs are Albert Frey, Alan Heiss, William Krisel, Donald Wexler, E. Stewart Williams.

Who directed Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs?

Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs was directed by Jake Gorst.

When was Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs released?

Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs was released in 2010.

How long is Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs?

Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs has a runtime of 52 minutes.