William Cody

William F. Cody was a pivotal figure in desert modernism, moving to Palm Springs in 1946 after graduating from USC. A former draftsman for Cliff May, Cody mastered an architectural language defined by restrained forms, expansive glass, and seamless indoor-outdoor continuity. His prolific career included high-profile clubhouses like the Eldorado Country Club and the iconic Palm Springs Spa Hotel. Cody resisted a singular aesthetic, instead tailoring his designs to the local environment and the post-war lifestyle. His legacy is cemented by residential masterpieces like the 1967 Palm Springs Glass House, which epitomizes his ability to blend international minimalist principles with the relaxed, sun-drenched desert way of life, leaving an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Southern California.