Frey House II
686 Palisades Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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686 Palisades Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
About the Business
Located at 686 Palisades Drive in Palm Springs, California, Frey House II is a museum and tourist attraction that showcases the architectural brilliance of Albert Frey. This hillside landmark offers stunning views of the Coachella Valley and was designed to have minimal impact on its surrounding environment. The compact 800 square foot house features a steel-frame structure with large spans of glass and painted corrugated metal sheathing. Albert Frey, a renowned modern architect, lived and worked in Palm Springs since 1934 and completed Frey House II in 1964. The house includes unique design elements such as a large boulder incorporated into the living space, showcasing Frey's harmonious relationship with nature. Visitors can take self-guided tours of this iconic residence on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering a rare opportunity to experience the architectural genius of Albert Frey firsthand.
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"amazing spot, if you’re interested in modernism - a unique, special house to see. all original"
"If your into modern architecture and its design origins, then you can't get much more historic than this small house. Perched above Palm Springs with far reaching views, its built around a huge boulder that sits 1/2 within the house itself. Basic materials of glass, wood and aluminium and built in 1964. Walter Frey was a Swiss emigree, who was also a pupil of Le Corbusier. Magical."
"Beautiful home that captures the essence of mid century PS. The tour was good, but at $500 ($250.each for 2 people) it was overpriced."
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