Kurt Cyr

Kurt Cyr is a designer, architectural aficionado and founder of Salon for the Parched, a monthly gathering for creative thinkers based in Palm Springs. He is also a founding member of Makerville, a collective of six makers who have recently established a studio compound in the hills above Palm Desert. His love of Palm Springs led him to create, Palm Springs Mod Squad — an architecture and design tour company. Kurt developed the popular ModEats, a witty cooking demo/presentation as part of Modernism Week a few years ago. Martini Madness is further development of the connections between mid-century architecture and its food and drink. Currently he is foraging the juniper berries found at Makerville to craft his own bespoke gin. He also is working on a cookbook inspired by his ModEats presentations when he isn't escorting Modernists around Palm Springs.