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William Krisel's Palm Springs by Heidi Creighton

William Krisel's Palm Springs

The Language of Modernism

Heidi Creighton, Chris Menrad

Gibbs Smith · Print & ebook · February 9, 2016

Discover William Krisel's architectural vision through drawings, renderings and photographs from his personal collection and Getty archives—featuring his innovative custom homes, mass housing, and recreational facilities throughout Palm Springs.

Architecture PhotographyArchitect MonographsContemporary Architecture (1945-)
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Who it’s for
Explore William Krisel’s Palm Springs work through drawings, renderings, archival images, and contemporary photography.
Themes
Modernist architecture, Palm Springs housing, Architectural philosophy
Genres
Architect Monographs, Architecture Photography, Contemporary Architecture (1945-)

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Discover William Krisel's architectural vision through drawings, renderings and photographs from his personal collection and Getty archives—featuring his innovative custom homes, mass housing, and recreational facilities throughout Palm Springs.

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This first major monograph chronicling the work and architectural philosophy of William Krisel features examples and insights from Krisel’s own papers, culled from his personal collection as well as the extensive archives of the Getty Research Institute. Krisel’s architectural drawings and renderings, as well as many archival photographs, highlight examples of his custom homes, mass-produced housing, and recreational facilities in Palm Springs and rest of the Coachella Valley. Contemporary photographs are by architectural photographer Darren Bradley.

Krisel in Palm Springs

Explore William Krisel’s Palm Springs work through drawings, renderings, archival images, and contemporary photography.

Come here for

  • Krisel’s architectural drawings and renderings
  • Archival photographs of homes and recreational facilities

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  • Custom homes and mass-produced housing
  • Recreational facilities across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley

Where it sits

Architect Monographs99%
Contemporary Architecture (1945-)35%
Architecture Photography29%

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Publisher categories

  • Contemporary Architecture (1945-)
  • Architect Monographs
Authors
Heidi Creighton, Chris Menrad
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Published
February 9, 2016
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Modernist architecture · Palm Springs housing · Architectural philosophy
Reading lane
Contemporary Architecture (1945-)