Palm Spring’s Modernism Week Incorporates Plant Life and Outdoor Architecture
In the world of Arizona landscaping, Steve Martino is a bit of a legend. To many, Martino is considered one of the most innovative designers in the West. In his work, Martino combines the colors and aesthetic values of the Mexican artist Luis Barragan with fresh materials. He then accents these scenes with plants that are native to the arid Southwest climate. With his integration of modern elements and notes of Arizona's classic Southwest aesthetic, Martino manages to create landscape architecture that renders the viewer feeling nostalgic yet refreshed all at once.
For Modernism Week, a design festival taking place in Palm Springs from February 11 through February 21, Martino will be speaking on his innovative and colorful design tactics, which are near and dear to many a Arizona resident...