Enjoy an exclusive home tour of this bright, Midcentury Modern inspired “Desert Eichler”. This home is one of twelve in Palm Springs inspired by the legacy of Joseph Eichler, the visionary developer who helped bring Modernist architecture to mainstream suburban neighborhoods in California from the late 1940s through the mid-1970s. Though Eichler himself never built in Palm Springs, his name is synonymous with midcentury design, and his homes remain iconic for their openness, livability, and integration with nature as recently built by longtime Modernism Week supporters, KUD Properties.

Eichler’s residences were defined by clean lines, open floor plans, post-and-beam construction, and entire walls of glass—features that erased the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. He believed that well-designed Modern homes should be accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy, and he collaborated with forward-thinking architects to create thousands of homes that reshaped the suburban landscape.

The Palm Springs “Desert Eichlers” continue this spirit, adapting timeless design ideas for the desert environment and contemporary lifestyles. Touring one of these homes offers a rare opportunity to experience firsthand how Eichler’s architectural ideals—light, space, and community—have been thoughtfully carried forward in a new context, right in the heart of a neighborhood that celebrates the enduring influence of Modernist design. Founder of KUD Properties, Troy Kudlac, will be onsite during the tour to answer questions.

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