Donald Wexler

1926–2015 (age 89)

Architect

Biography

Donald Wexler, born in 1926, pioneered modern desert architecture, crafting steel-framed residences that celebrated light, landscape, and the optimism of midcentury design.

His work continues to inspire architects and homeowners, and his legacy endures in the Palm Springs homes and civic projects that still embody his inventive use of materials.

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