LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL
PAVILIONS OF WONDER AT LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL
A short drive from LAX, Greater Palm Springs is an eternally stylish escape with deep Hollywood roots dating back to the 1920s. Stars like Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe flocked to the Southern California oasis from L.A. for relaxing getaways in the 1940s and 50s. Greater Palm Springs, renowned as the “US Capital of Modernism”, has been inspiring iconic design and world-leading designers for generations.
This summer, three incredible, super-sized art installations by Nina Tolstrup of Studiomama and presented by Mattel, Inc.’s Barbie® and Visit Greater Palm Springs, will arrive in central London as part of London Design Festival (14-22 September).
Pavilions of Wonder is inspired by the instantly recognizable midcentury modern architecture prevalent throughout Greater Palm Springs and the iconic architecture of the Barbie DreamHouse™, which have been, in part, inspired by the architecture of Greater Palm Springs and midcentury modernist style.
'Pavilions of Wonder’ will be exhibited at The Strand Aldwych
London Design Festival, 14-22 September 2024
London Design FestivalFeaturing Visit Greater Palm Springs
Follow In Nina's Footsteps
As part of Nina's design development, she spent a week completely immersing herself in Greater Palm Springs life to bring iconic architectural inspiration into her vision. From touring midcentury modern homes to meeting artists, SUPERBLOOM, and visiting the Modernist time capsule Sunnylands. It's easy to see why Greater Palm Springs is a mecca for creativity. View her itinerary here.
An Oasis Of Chill
Those looking to take in the vast Greater Palm Springs landscape can escape to nature, delve into luxurious accommodation options, and discover off-the-beaten-track discoveries such as star-gazing in Joshua Tree National Park and discovering the dunes and canyons with epic off-roading experiences.
The picturesque destination known for its eternal sunshine and expanse of desert against a chiselled mountain skyline has experienced a boom in new resorts, restaurants, and events.
Vibrant & Proud
Greater Palm Springs is also known for having a large and vibrant LGBTQ+ community and promises to be a welcoming travel destination for all LGBTQ+ travelers. Palm Springs offers events, nightlife and accommodation that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community including maximalist hotels, drag queen bingo and its November Pride which allows LGBTQ+ travelers from around the world to soak in the sun while continuing the celebrations that start in June.
Book Your Trip With Virgin Atlantic
For more than 38 years, Virgin Atlantic Holidays have been the experts in creating dream trips for their customers. They’re all about the magical memories and special moments that last a lifetime. From all-inclusive hotels to self-catering villas, attraction tickets, car hire, or even multi-destination adventures and large group trips, they’ve got you covered. And of course, you’ll get there in style. Their airline, Virgin Atlantic, makes everyone feel like a VIP. No matter what cabin class you choose, you can relax in total comfort in their beautifully designed seats, and enjoy delicious food options, great drinks, and hours of brilliant entertainment – all brought to you with the warm and welcoming service of their famous cabin crew.
To find out more, or to book your dream holiday, visit the Virgin Atlantic Holidays website or visit their holiday experts in store.
