Modernism Week-Palm Springs Feb.12-21
February 12, 2010 by BeHere Editor
Filed under ART & CULTURE, IN THE DESERT
Tour the Frey House II during Modernism Week, Palm Springs.
Although you may not be one of the fortunate few to tour the Frey House ”in person” you can experience the world-famous mountainside home of eccentric Swiss architect Albert Frey up close and in detail in an exciting VIDEO produced by BeHereTV and narrated by award winning travel expert Christopher Baker.
The video release coincides with the city’s annual ‘Modernism Week,’ February 12, 2010, when the Palm Springs Art Museum briefly open the doors of FREY HOUSE II to the public for just three short days.
Modernism Week in Palm Springs is the only time one can personally tour this architectural gem of ‘desert modernism.’ With high demand and a very limited tour schedule, only a select few get the opportunity to actually visit the residence and experience the elegant simplicity of this amazing home, built in 1963. With the video tour’s release, everyone can get to see and learn about this remarkable structure.
With special permission by the Palm Springs Art Museum, BeHereTV recently had the pleasure and privilege of touring this 800 Square foot landmark and taping a segment about the architectural icon and its creator Albert Frey.
Its originality and significance within the architectural style known as Palm Springs Modernism are evident everywhere you look.
From the mammoth rock situated inside the house, to the corrugated metal ceilings, extensive sliding glass walls and bright yellow curtains in tribute to a native flower, the FREY HOUSE II embodies the personality and style of Albert Frey and the attributes of Modernism so loved today: simplicity and minimalism.
Narrated by Christopher Baker, travel writer and author of Palm Springs & Desert Resorts: A Complete Guide our VIDEO TOUR takes you inside the pristine home perched high on the craggy hills above Palm Springs to experience the epic views Frey enjoyed.
Concrete, glass and sheet metal, the elements of sparseness and simplicity are seen in detail.
Tour the kitchen, bedroom, views and pool and see for yourself why the FREY HOUSE II is a closely guarded part of the Palm Springs Art Museum architectural collection.
For more on architect and Palm Springs resident Albert Frey
and Palm Springs Modernism week 2010, visit: www.modernismweek.com
Wow. I like this house! Waterpool and mountains… Looks great.