Desert Hot Springs Motel by John Lautner, 1947, now Hotel Lautner, renovated 2011.
Itinerary
The Conference opens with a reception at 5:30 pm at the Ace Hotel on Thursday, May 9 and will end at 10:00 am on Sunday, May 12.
The Conference hotel is the Riviera Palm Springs Resort & Spa.
The tours will give us the opportunity to explore the distinct modern
architecture that developed in this desert setting in the middle 20th
century. The tours are in the planning stages and are subject to
change. Some of the projects we will visit are:
Menrad Residence by William Krisel
Edris House by E. Stewart Williams
Desert One by Jim Jennings
Steel Houses by Don Wexler
Grace Miller House by Richard Neutra
Abernathy House by William F. Cody
Hotel Lautner by John Lautner
L'Horizon Hotel by William F. Cody
Southridge Residence William F. Cody
Also in the planning stages we hope to visit:
Elrod House by John Lautner
Sinatra House by E. Stewart Williams
Palm Springs Public Library by William F. Cody
St. Theresa’s Church by William F. Cody
Frey Gas Station (currently Palm Springs Visitor’s Center by Albert Frey
Additionally, we will have a number of architects speaking. Addressing
the topic of regional modernism will be William Krisel, Jim Jennings,
Steven Ehrlich, Leo Marmol and Don Wexler. Also joining the
conversation will be Lance O’Donnell- a local Palm Springs architect who
has worked with both Bill Krisel, and Don Wexler who will talk about
designing modern buildings throughout the valley. Moderating these
conversations will be Sidney Williams, Curator of Architecture and
Design for the Palm Springs Art Museum, and daughter-in-law to the late
E. Stewart Williams.
The closing dinner and annual Member Slideshow will be held at the
Sunnylands Visitor Center and Garden. We will be joined by the Visitor
Center’s architect Fred Fisher and landscape architect Jim Burnett. The
two will speak about Palm Springs design.
Additional Opportunities
A pre-conference tour of the Frey II House, designed by Albert Frey,
FAIA on Thursday between 11:00-5:00 will be available for an additional
fee. Designed by Albert Frey, FAIA for himself in 1964, the steel and
glass house appears to emerge from the boulder-strewn hill. It has been
well-maintained and is available to see by appointment only.
For an additional fee you may join a dinner party on Friday night at one
of a number of private homes around the city. The architects of these
houses will join you for a wonderful dinner and drinks catered by an
outstanding Palm Springs caterer. Transportation to and from the hotel
to your house party is included.
Cost
Prior to March 22, Conference registration is $800.00 for AIA Members,
$900.00 for non-members and guests. Registration on March 23 or later
is $850.00 for AIA Members, $950.00 for non-members and guests.
The Conference Hotel is the Riviera Palm Springs Resort & Spa.
Conference hotel reservations are available for $159.00 per night until
April 9. After April 9, rooms will be subject to availability.
Breakfast and lunch are included throughout the conference, as are the
reception (drinks and hors d’oeuvres) on Thursday night, and the closing
dinner on Saturday night. Dinner on Thursday and Friday are on your
own.
A complimentary shuttle will be provided between the hotel and downtown for ease of shopping, dining, and exploring.
Transportation to Palm Springs is
not included.
Additional Costs
The additional cost to tour the Frey II House on Thursday 11:00-5:00, is $75.00 per person and limited to 47 people.
The additional cost to attend dinner at the private homes on Friday evening is $130.00 per person and limited to 99 people.
Conference Registration
If you experience difficulties with online registration please download a registration form and return via email to register@aia.org or fax to (202) 639-7624. If you have questions, contact (800) 242-3837 x7598.
Hotel Reservations
(conference rate available until April 9th, 2013)
For additional information, see our
Palm Springs Conference Resources page.