Palm Springs, CA 92262
2215 Vista Distancia Court
$9,000,000
4 BD · 6 BA · 4,750 SQFT
Listed by TTK Represents, Compass
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Homes by Frey for Sale
Homes in Riverside counties whose listings credit Albert Frey, updated from CRMLS throughout the day.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
2350 S Araby Drive
$2,195,000
4 BD · 3 BA · 2,547 SQFT
Listed by Jessica Bailey, Allison James Estates & Homes
Palm Springs, CA 92262
796 E Racquet Club Road
Open house: Sat 11am-2pm (11/14)
$1,149,000
4 BD · 3 BA · 2,270 SQFT
Listed by Brian Beard, KW Coachella Valley
Palm Springs, CA 92262
1420 E San Jacinto Way
Open house: Sat 12-2pm (11/14)
$899,985
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,206 SQFT
Listed by Leonardo Montenegro, Keller Williams Luxury Homes
Mountain Center, CA 92561
67079 Ribbonwood Drive
$898,500
4 BD · 4 BA · 3,739 SQFT
Listed by Rachel Wills, Vista Sotheby's International
Palm Springs, CA 92262
563 N Sunrise
Open house: Sat 11-1am (11/14)
$800,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 2,008 SQFT
Listed by Shawn Kemp, KELLER WILLIAMS EMPIRE ESTATES
Palm Springs, CA 92262
1129 Trofeo Circle
Open house: Sat 12-2pm (11/14)
$570,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,252 SQFT
Listed by Leonardo Montenegro, Keller Williams Luxury Homes
Palm Springs, CA 92262
155 W Hermosa Place #5
$399,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 663 SQFT
Listed by Jesse Huskey, Compass
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Architect attribution comes from each listing’s description, written by the listing agent, and has not been independently verified. Listings provided by CRMLS. “Listed by” identifies the listing agent and brokerage; Kyle Shutts and Arbor Real Estate are the advertising broker unless otherwise noted. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Inquiries are answered by Kyle Shutts, Arbor Real Estate.
About Albert Frey
Albert Frey was born in Zurich in 1903 and worked in Le Corbusier’s Paris studio in the 1920s before moving to the United States. In 1931 he and A. Lawrence Kocher designed the Aluminaire House, a prefabricated metal house built for an exhibition in New York.
Frey settled in Palm Springs in 1939 and stayed for the rest of his life, working with John Porter Clark and later Robson Chambers. His buildings use steel, corrugated metal, glass and color, and sit lightly against the mountains and boulders of the desert. His own Frey House II, built against a giant boulder above town, was left to the Palm Springs Art Museum.
Signature Features
- Steel frames, corrugated metal and glass
- Thin, floating roofs with deep shade
- Natural boulders and mountain views brought into the house
- Bold color used as part of the design
- Compact plans suited to desert living
Landmark Work
- Aluminaire House, with A. Lawrence Kocher
- Palm Springs City Hall, with Clark, Chambers and Robson
- Aerial Tramway Valley Station, with Robson Chambers
- Frey House II
- Tramway Gas Station, now the visitor center
Buying a Frey Home
- Steel and metal buildings need inspection for corrosion and roof leaks.
- Ask for the original drawings and the history of any changes.
- Palm Springs has an active historic preservation program; ask whether the home is designated.
Questions
Albert Frey FAQ
Are there homes by Albert Frey for sale right now?
Yes. 10 homes for sale in Riverside counties credit Albert Frey in the listing description, shown on this page and updated from CRMLS throughout the day.
Why is Albert Frey important to Palm Springs?
Frey settled in Palm Springs in 1939 and spent the rest of his career there. His homes and public buildings, including City Hall and the Aerial Tramway Valley Station, defined the style known as desert modernism.
What is Frey House II?
Frey’s own home of 1964, built against a giant boulder on the hillside above Palm Springs. He left it to the Palm Springs Art Museum.
What is the Aluminaire House?
A prefabricated metal house Frey designed with A. Lawrence Kocher for a 1931 exhibition in New York. It was later moved to Palm Springs and rebuilt there.
How can I confirm a home was designed by Albert Frey?
Listing descriptions are written by the listing agent, so treat an attribution as a starting point. Ask for the original building permit and drawings, check the records held in university and museum architecture archives, and look for published histories of the house. Kyle Shutts can help you confirm a home’s history before you write an offer.
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