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Learn about Mid Century Modern architect Gordon Bunshaft. Discover his life, works, and philosophy of architecture.

Palm Springs is an oasis of Mid Century Modern design. Architects working in Palm Springs drew inspiration from the landscape, building structures that fit perfectly into the desert setting while allowing for comfortable living. One of the buildings in Palm Springs that best captures the grandeur of the desert is the Palm Springs Art Museum by E. Stewart Williams. The Long Search for a Home The Palm Springs Art Museum was founded in 1938, but E. Stewart Williams’ building wasn’t completed until 1976.

Should you find yourself visiting San Diego, see if you can take a couple hours to drop by the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) to see the Geisel Library. This striking structure combines elements of brutalist and futurist design. It is one of the most recognizable brutalist landmarks in the country. History of the Geisel Library The Geisel Library looks a bit like a cross between a ziggurat and a UFO. Geisel Library 01 by Codera23, 3 July 2019.