Maslon House chronicles the life of the Maslon House, Richard Neutra’s residential masterpiece built in 1962 in Rancho MIrage, near Palm Springs, California. The house was commissioned by Luella and Sam Maslon, noted art collectors from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Maslons secured a lot on the 12th fairway at Tamarisk Country Club. Neutra designed a quintessential modern home with a flat roof with long overhangs, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and long gallery walls to house their significant collection. It was one of only three Neutra-designed homes in the Coachella Valley. In 2002, the house was destroyed by new owners, sparking international outrage and profoundly igniting preservation in the Palm Springs area for the future. You can
watch the trailer here.
Q&A before the show with producer Scott Goldstein.
Curating Modernism covers a familiar story. We all know that 20th-century Modernist architecture in the United States is at risk. Modernist structures are frequently dismissed as disposable, and many architecturally significant examples have been demolished to make way for redevelopment or altered so extensively that their original character is lost. Produced by Jake Gorst, prolific producer and director of architecture documentaries, the film answers the question why midcentury Modernist architecture be preserved and how can this be achieved in 2025. You can watch the trailer here.
Q&A before the show with Jake Gorst.
