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Celebrating the Spirit of Mid-Century Modernism in Palm Springs

Each February, Palm Springs opens the doors to some of America's most celebrated modernist buildings. In 2026, Modernism Week attracted more than 111,000 attendees across nearly 500 events, offering rare access to private residences and an opportunity to examine the architecture that transformed this desert community.

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Mid-Century Real Estate Markets in the Inland Northwest

Across Idaho and Washington, mid-century homes occupy a distinctive place in the residential market, particularly as original architectural features become harder to find. From postwar subdivisions to architect-designed residences, the region's housing reveals how changing tastes, renovation practices, and preservation concerns influence the value of twentieth-century architecture.

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Photo by Peter Thomas for Mid-Century Gems.

ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS WORTH CELEBRATING

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Edmonds + Lee Architects

Geremia Design

Form + Field Studio

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Photo by Peter Thomas for Mid-Century Gems.

The Early
1900s Edwardian Homes of
San Francisco

After the earthquake and fires of 1906 destroyed much of San Francisco, an extraordinary period of reconstruction transformed the city's residential neighborhoods. Edwardian homes built during the early twentieth century document changing architectural preferences, construction practices, and domestic life in a city rebuilding at remarkable speed.

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Photo by Peter Thomas for Mid-Century Gems.

Spokane's Mid-Century Architecture and the Challenges of Preservation

Spokane's postwar architecture includes work by prominent regional designers and Washington's only Richard Neutra-designed building. A local preservation study identified 53 representative properties, documenting an important chapter of the city's architectural history and the challenges of protecting twentieth-century buildings as neighborhoods continue to change.

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Photo by Peter Thomas for Mid-Century Gems.

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