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William Krisel is one of Palm Springs most notable mid-century architects. He is best known for his tract developments in Palm Springs. Throughout his career, Krisel produced fantastic modern architecture while maintaining a “down to earth” approach. He never forgot that architecture was ultimately for people and must respect economy, constructability and the market. To read the full article visit www.rostarchitects.com

Why is Rudolph Schindler an important figure in the history of California modern architecture? What were the forces that influenced the development of his architectural aesthetic? Why is his legacy and impact important to the profession today? We will attempt to answer these questions and more in this article on modern architect Rudolph Schindler.

Hear the story of Frank Lloyd Wright, America's most influential architects of the 20th century. To read the full article visit www.rostarchitects.com 

Learn the story of four architects that laid the foundation for modern architecture in Southern California. To read the full article visit www.rostarchitects.com

John Lautner was one of the most influential architects in Southern California. Learn about his early career studying under Frank Lloyd Wright, his budding career in Los Angeles and his seminal works that stand out as icons of an era. To read the full article visit www.rostarchitects.com 

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona Spain, by architect Antoni Gaudi is a seminal work of architecture. It is renowned world wide for its innovative design and engineering. Listen to the story of how the cathedral came to fruition and why it is one of the most important works of architecture in history. To read the full article visit www.rostarchitects.com

When, where, and why did modern architecture begin? Get a brief history of how the modern movement in architecture started. To read the full article visit www.rostarchitects.com

Palm Springs, California, is a time capsule of mid-century modern architecture.
Around the mid-1900s, many notable architects such as Richard Neutra, Albert Frey, Bill Cody, E. Stewart Williams, William Krisel, and Donald Wexler established their careers in Palm Springs. The buildings these architects designed made the city a major destination, attracting people from all over the world. To read the full article visit www.rostarchitects.com

Villa Savoye is a modernist masterpiece created by the famed architects Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. It is considered one of the most influential examples of International style architecture and stands as one of the defining works of the 20th-century. The design and construction of the home would span nearly a decade from 1921 to 1931. The result was a home that exemplified Le Corbusier's new modern architectural philosophy. To read the full article visit www.rostarchitects.com

Listen to the story of the Kaufmann Desert house in Palm Springs California, one of the most famous modern houses of the 20th century. In 1946 Edgar Kaufmann commissioned Richard Neutra to design a winter vacation home. Photographs of the home taken by Julius Schulman were distributed worldwide, cementing the house in the history of architecture. To read the full article, visit www.rostarchitects.com