AWARDS 2004
PSMODCOM handed out four awards for Architectural Preservation in the residential category at their 2nd Annual PSMODCOM Preservation Awards Gala on Saturday, February 14.
This event, held at the 1957 Kenaston House in Rancho Mirage designed by E. Stewart Williams, as part of the weekend-long Palm Springs Modernism Show at the Palm Springs Convention Center. More than 200 architectural preservationists/historians and modernist design aficionados from around the country gathered to celebrate the occasion.
"Our goal was to honor these homeowners for their heroic efforts at restoring their homes to as close to their original appearance as possible," said Peter Moruzzi, founder and chairman of PSMODCOM, in announcing the award recipients. "We hope that these awards will inspire others to be good stewards of the incredible heritage of mid-century modern buildings that exist in the Coachella Valley." Added Robert Imber, Education Committee Chair and producer of the awards program, "These awards serve as public recognition for the time, resources, and passion that the owners have poured into their homes."
The following four homes were distinguished with a Preservation Award:
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The D'Angelo Revolving Aluminum House, Snow Creek (Built in 1962)
Owner: Bill Butler
Designed by Floyd D'Angelo and engineer Harry Conrey to rotate on a motorized pole for protection from the sun and to face different mountain views. Resembles a flying saucer on a pole. Current owner fully restored the house so that it once again revolves. The Beatles are rumored to have retreated to the 750 square foot house in the 1960s. Interior and exterior is completely of the period and its location at the foot of Mt. San Jacinto is breathtaking.
The Edris Residence, Little Tuscany Estates (Built in 1953)
Owners: John Boccardo and J.R. Roberts
Architect: E. Stewart Williams. A magnificent residence set in a dramatic location atop the boulders in Little Tuscany. Restored to its profound original beauty. Recently designated as a Class One Historic Site by the City of Palm Springs. Featured in the book "Palm Springs Modern."
The Ship of The Desert, Mesa District (Built in 1936)
Owners: Trina Turk and Jonathon Skow
Architects: Earl Webster and Adrian Wilson. Nautical Moderne styling in the desert. Fully restored after suffering a devastating fire. Fabulously sited on the mountain overlooking the valley. Featured in the book "Palm Springs Modern."
Park South Condominium, 1760 Araby Drive (Built in 1964)
Owner: Michael Chapman
Architect unknown. A lovely, simple, well-designed condominium with terrazzo floors, walls of glass, a bar made of square concrete blocks, private patios, and a zig-zag roof. This unit also has the original aqua-colored electric appliances and a space age metal vent hood. An excellent example of good modern design at a small scale.
Click here to view the 2003 PSMODCOM Award Winners.
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