Event Features Tours of Signature Homes, Featured Homes, and Iconic Homes
PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 5, 2025) – Modernism Week’s festival in February, 2026 will offer a range of unique and compelling programs, including tours of architecturally significant homes and buildings that are rarely open to the public. Taking place February 12 to 22, 2026 in the Palm Springs area of Southern California, the 11-day event highlights midcentury modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design, and vintage culture. In addition to offering tours of architectural homes in 15 neighborhoods, the festival also offers exclusive opportunities to tour iconic homes designed by renowned architects. Tickets are on sale now at modernismweek.com.
“Modernism Week provides a rare opportunity for our guests to tour architecturally significant spaces, most never or rarely open to the public,” said Lisa Vossler Smith CEO of Modernism Week. “This year we are offering special locations that are new to the festival, as well as tours of some of the most popular fan-favorite homes, like Frank Sinatra’s former estate in Palm Springs. This is rare opportunity to see first-hand what makes these iconic properties so special. We are always grateful to the many generous homeowners who open their homes for these unique tours.”
FEATURED HOME TOURS
This year, Modernism Week will present two Featured Home Tours:
- Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Marquee at Twin Palms (2/13 – 2/16, 2/20 – 2/22, $40) The Marquee at Twin Palms is a luminous showcase of midcentury modern design in one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated neighborhoods. Built in 1957 and recently reimagined by H3K Home + Design, this architectural gem creates a seamless dialogue between past and present through sleek lines and warm textures. A dramatic decorative breeze block entry leads to interior spaces that showcase the era’s signature post-and-beam style, where soaring ceilings and walls of glass invite sunlight, mountain views, and effortless flow. Its stunning outdoor space features a sparkling pool, relaxing spa, and a chic cabana. This thoughtfully updated yet unmistakably midcentury residence adds a vibrant new chapter in the story of Palm Springs modernism. Modernism Week sponsors Brizo, California Closets, Dunn-Edwards Paints, Ferguson Home, Flor, James Martin Vanities, Kichler, and Monogram contributed to this home’s stunning renovation.
- Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Soleil House (2/12 – 2/18, 2/20 – 2/22, $65 and $125) The Soleil House is a once-neglected 1963 home now fully reimagined by designer Trina Turk. This stunning renovation preserves the home’s original footprint and seamlessly blends midcentury simplicity and charm with modern technology and contemporary comfort to capture the essence of Palm Springs living. The thoughtfully updated and inspired design utilizes bold colors and effortlessly showcases a pleasing indoor-outdoor flow that showcases seldom-seen views of Palm Canyon and the Santa Rosa Mountains. A sunset reception ($125) is offered each day of the tour. Modernism Week sponsors Brizo, Dunn-Edwards Paints, Ferguson Home, Flor, Kichler, and Monogram contributed to this home’s stunning renovation.
In addition, dozens of tours of modernist homes designed by leading midcentury modern and contemporary architects will be offered during the festival. These include:
- Signature Home Tour: Morning and Afternoon Tour (both: 2/15 and 2/22, $150) The Signature Home Tour has long been one of the premier Modernism Week interior home tour experiences, and this year is no exception. Each Sunday will showcase a different selection of homes in Palm Springs, curated to show the best of Desert Modernism. The self-driven home tour through various neighborhoods in Palm Springs featuring several iconic architectural homes by some of the areas most noted architects.
- Palm Desert Signature Home Tour (2/17, $100) Produced and presented by Modernism Week and KUD Properties, this popular tour of midcentury modern and “new century modern” homes will take place in the beautiful neighborhoods of South Palm Desert. Until now, many of these properties have been a best-kept secret in the greater Palm Springs area. The self-driving tour of multiple residences will feature a variety of neighborhoods and modern architectural styles.
lconic homes designed by leading architects will be offered during the festival. These include:
- Interior Design Spotlight Tour: Inside the Designer’s Home (2/18, $40) Step inside a designer’s renovated 1972 modernist home at Seven Lakes, where midcentury glamour, vintage furniture and fine art come together in a setting rich with architectural history.
- Tour a Desert Eichler (2/19, $45) Step inside one of the “Desert Eichler” homes built in Palm Springs as part of a revival inspired by the vision of famed midcentury developer Joseph Eichler.
- Home Tour of “That Pink Door House”: Villa Sierra (2/18, $40) Welcome behind those famous pink doors in the Indian Canyons neighborhood to discover all that the playful Villa Sierra by James McNaughton reveals in its colorful take on Midcentury Modern Hollywood Regency design.
- Spotlight Home Tour: Elrod Reimagined (2/20, $40) This is an opportunity to experience an Arthur Elrod-inspired Palm Springs treasure: a home that honors its iconic past while embracing the elegance of modern design.
- Sophisticated Sun Seeker: The Gillman Residence Tour (2/18, $40) The Herbert Burns-designed Gillman Residence (1948) is a sublime example of residential architecture with a fascinating preservation story.
- The Escape House: PS ModCom Iconic Tour (2/21, $45) The Escape House offers a rare glimpse into the visionary world of Arthur Elrod. Designed in 1962 as his personal residence and creative laboratory, this home reflects Elrod’s fearless approach to Desert Modernism.
- James Logan Abernathy Residence Tour (2/17, $50) Tour the stunning James Logan Abernathy Residence, designed by modernist architect William F. Cody in 1962.
- The Lautner Compound Tour (2/13 – 2/15. 2/20 and 2/121, $60)Once a year, the doors swing open to “The Lautner,” famed architect John Lautner’s 1947 residential fourplex—a midcentury masterpiece. This is a rare chance to step inside and fully immerse yourself in the spectacular, visionary architecture.
ARCHITECTURAL BUS TOURS
One of the best ways to experience Modernism Week is on the popular Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour (2/12 – 2/22, $130). This signature tour provides guests with a 2.5-hour overview of significant civic and commercial buildings, as well as residential properties located within notable Palm Springs neighborhoods, including the midcentury “leisure lifestyle” communities in South Palm Springs. Lead by knowledgeable guides, this open-air experience provides participants with a better understanding of the historical richness and architectural diversity found in this desert oasis.
In addition, Modernism Week offers other compelling double decker bus tours, including:
· Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour (2/13 – 2/22, $160) Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author Charles Phoenix as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker open-air bus.
· Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour (2/13 – 18, 2/20, and 2/21, $100) This evening tour provides guests with a 90-minute illuminated view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
· Sinatra’s Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour (2/12 – 2/21, $100) This 90-minute tour features the desert-modern style homes of Rat Pack members and several of the hangouts that they frequented, many of which still exist. Also see residences of other celebrities of the era, including Dinah Shore, Elvis Presley, Liberace, Desi Arnaz, and Jack Benny.
· The Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour (2/12-2/19, $100) This 90-minute tour showcases some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, drawing attention to the spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury modern residential architectural styles.
Modernism Week top sponsors include Ferguson Home, Brizo, Dunn-Edwards Paints, Monogram, Cotino, DWR, Flor, and Natural Retreats. The City of Palm Springs is the Civic Presenting Sponsor. To receive Modernism Week updates, visit modernismweek.com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and X.
