Today is another installment in my ongoing "Exploring Palm Springs" series. This is the first in a two part series about my journey to visit a local home here in Palm Springs designed by famed mid century architect Albert Frey. Mid century homes are such a different style from our home; they are noted for lots of glass, steel and ultra modern angles. But more on that in Thursday's post! When I set out on my journey I had no idea what I would discover. I left home and headed west toward the base of the San Jacinto mountain. Today is only just the scenic drive up the hill toward a fabulous home...Approaching the drive...
above: this row of palm trees along the road were so majestic.
above: I set out up the enormous hill. The road is cut into the mountainside...
above: As I ascended up the hill I looked out over the side of the hill, looking down on the houses below.
above: I surprised myself at how high I was climbing. The curved road below looked sexy in a strange way.
above: as I reached the top of the road, the base of the home cane into view...
above: the rocks along the mountain side were jetting out ruggedly and seemed to tell a story.
above: Even at this height, palm trees were reaching high for sunshine.
above: Finally at the top, I found a variety of plants along a well manicured desert landscape. As the roof of the home came into view, I knew I was in for quite an architectural feast for the eyes. I hope you can join me on Thursday as I take you on a tour of "Russell House" itself, a fabulous example of Albert Frey's work. Today was just the scenic trip up the hill....
-Rick Rockhill
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