Architect Albert Frey (1903 \u2013 1988) was one of the most influential architects in the world. Frey\u2019s style of modernist architecture, centered in Palm Springs, is now known as \u201cdesert modernism.\u201d His mid-century contributions and a few other notable architects are partly credited with making Palm Springs the destination it is today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In celebrating Frey\u2019s life and work, the Palm Springs Art Museum created a comprehensive exhibition and publication on the architect\u2019s life and work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in Zurich, Switzerland, Frey began his career in Paris and New York. He and architect Kocher designed the Aluminaire House, a metal and glass structure exhibited at the 1932 New York Architectural League Show. Seen by more than 100,000 people there, it went on to travel around the U.S. playing a prominent role in the development of the American modern movement. The house also brought Frey to Palm Springs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frey\u2019s buildings are prevalent in the desert valleys and include Frey House II (which can be toured), The Raymond Loewy House (featured in Life Magazine), and the Tramway Gas Station (Palm Springs Visitor Center and Palm Springs City Hall).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This large-scale retrospective, curated and designed by Brad Dunning, shows Frey\u2019s rare and previously unexhibited architectural models, drawings, films, photographs, and furniture. The exhibit runs from January 13-June 3, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n