Swiss-born architect Albert Frey (1903-1998) was Le Corbusier’s first prodigy to practice in the United States. After working with Corbu on International Style–defining projects such as the Villa Savoye, Frey immigrated and eventually landed in Palm Springs, California, where he formulated a distinct but nondogmatic style that brought high modernism to the high desert.

Albert Frey’s Desert Modernism Had a Sense of Humor
A new book celebrating the birthdays of influential designers recognizes the Swiss-born architect’s playful style that shaped the...
One of Albert Frey’s Only Tract Homes Asks $1.2M in Palm Springs
The revitalized 1940s dwelling is one of 15 homes designed by the acclaimed architect in the Bel Vista community.
Before & After: A Classic Midcentury by Albert Frey Gets a Reverent Renovation
Tantalus Studio coaxes a Palm Springs home into the 21st century with fresh finishes and a sublime palette plucked from the...