Donald Wexler was an influential mid-century modern architect known for having pioneered the use of steel in residential design. He studied under Richard Neutra and practiced in Palm Springs for almost six decades, developing an architecture that is acutely sensitive to the extremes of the desert climate. He designed the all-steel Alexander houses and produced a body of work that included houses, schools, hotels, banks and the Palm Springs International Airport.

Wexler lived out his life only one street over, passing away in 2015. You can see his star on the Walk of Fame outside the Palm Springs Architecture and Design Center.

This house has many iconic Wexler features including a rectilinear design focused on the pool and outdoor gathering spaces, clerestory windows, and diamond block along the front. One of the great things about this house are the large glass walls connecting every room to outside terraces, excellent proportions and flow, and balanced light Wexler was known for.

We hope you appreciate that this house has been authentically furnished with mid-century modern furniture, lamps, artwork, and glassware, including an original 1960s console still plays vinyl. Many of the items here have a story and we invite you to share in the story.

This house has been designed to offer an experience, it is not just a vacation rental. We ask that you respect the thought and care that has gone into creating this environment and allow yourself to be transported back to the 60s.

If you’d like to learn more, there are Palm Springs architecture and history books located throughout the house, many of which have lots of information about Wexler and his works.

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