The Work of Architect William F. Cody, designer of the Library and many desert gems.
Catherine Cody, his daughter, will share stories, photos and more about his themes and inspiration.
Cody made his mark with elegant, timeless buildings that are considered masterpieces of desert modern architecture. Cody left behind an important legacy and his influence continues to serve as inspiration for successive generations of designers, both in the desert and beyond. Hear more about his legacy from his daughter as she shares more about what inspired her father’s work.
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is VERY LIMITED if you did not get a FREE ticket on the modernism week web site which is now SOLD OUT. ALL TICKETED SEATS will be released 5 minutes prior to the program beginning, so if you have a ticket please arrive 15 min. before the program to guarantee your seat. It will be first-come, first seated for the remaining seats until the room is full
William F. Cody (1916 – 1978) was a legend in his own time. His architectural practice was prolific and ranged from residential homes and condominiums, to commercial centers and industrial complexes, to city and community master planning. He was widely acknowledged as a forward-thinking, urbane architect who merged luxury with technology to achieve a high-style experimental modernism. A master renderer with an eye for art and interior design, Cody also pushed the boundaries of engineering and space planning. His career ended early when he died at the age of 62, at the prime of his practice.
Catherine Cody Nemirovsky is the youngest daughter of architect William F. Cody and the steward of his legacy. She is the co-author with Jo Lauria and Don Choi of the seminal book about his life and career “Master of the Midcentury: the Architecture of William F. Cody”. She worked in the field of architecture for many years in addition to her preservation work. She is also a guest lecturer about her father’s work and influence.
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