Kaufmann Desert House, Modernist residence in Palm Springs, United States
The Kaufmann Desert House features glass walls, stone surfaces, and horizontal planes that create visual connections with the surrounding desert and mountains.
Edgar Kaufmann Sr commissioned architect Richard Neutra to design this Palm Springs residence in 1946 as a winter retreat from his Pennsylvania home.
The residence gained recognition through Julius Shulman's photographs in 1947 and influenced the development of California's mid-century modern architecture.
The residence incorporates vertical fins and strategic orientation to protect inhabitants from harsh desert conditions while maximizing natural light exposure.
Designers reopened a Utah quarry during the 1990s restoration to obtain matching stone materials for repairs to maintain architectural authenticity.
Location: Palm Springs
Inception: 1946
Architects: Richard Neutra
GPS coordinates: 33.84480,-116.55200
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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