Donald Wexler

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Donald Wexler
Born (1926-01-23) January 23, 1926
South Dakota
Alma mater University of Minnesota
Buildings Palm Springs International Airport

Donald Wexler is an influential Mid-Century modern architect whose work is predominantly in the Palm Springs, California area. He is known for pioneering the use of steel in residential design.[1] He was born in South Dakota in 1926 and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1950[2] and worked for Richard Neutra. Archives of his work are kept at the Cal Poly Pomona College of Environmental Design.[3]

A one time resident of Palm Springs,[4] Wexler had a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars dedicated to him in 2008.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Bricker, Lauren Weiss; Williams, Sidney J. (2011). Steel and Shade : the Architecture of Donald Wexler. Palm Springs, CA: Palm Springs Art Museum. p. 131. ISBN 978-0981674346. LCCN 2010043639. OCLC 700522272. "This book is published on the occasion of the exhibition Steel and Shade: The Architecture of Donald Wexler at the Palm Springs Art Museum, January 29 - May 29, 2011." 
  2. ↑ "Donald Wexler". Modern Desert Home. Retrieved June 29, 2011. 
  3. ↑ "Architectural Exhibition Features Work of Donald Wexler at Palm Springs Art Museum" (Press release). Palm Springs Art Museum. December 1, 2010. Retrieved June 29, 2011. 
  4. ↑ Johns, Howard (2004). Palm Springs Confidential: Playground of the Stars!. Fort Lee, NJ: Barricade Books. pp. 156, 216. ISBN 978-1569802694. LCCN 2004041116. OCLC 54392060. LCC PN2285 .J56 2004
  5. ↑ Palm Springs Walk of Stars: By Date Dedicated

Further reading

  • McGrew, Patrick; Donald Wexler (2010, ©2009). Donald Wexler: Architect. Palm Springs, CA: Palm Springs Preservation Foundation. p. 54. OCLC 688357507. 
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