Butterfly roof homes currently for sale in Palm Springs
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Butterfly roofs stand as an icon of mid-century modern design. Their bold V-shape, with two roof panels sloping inward, gives homes a dramatic and instantly recognizable profile. Architects like William Krisel and Donald Wexler popularized the style in the 1950s and 1960s, combining striking looks with smart function. The inward slope collects rainwater efficiently and allows for clerestory windows that fill interiors with natural light while preserving privacy. In Palm Springs, butterfly roofs define the desert modern aesthetic, blending form and function to create homes that feel both futuristic and perfectly in tune with their surroundings. The design traces back to Le Corbusier’s unbuilt 1930 project, Maison Errázuriz, a visionary vacation home planned for arts patron Eugenia Errázuriz in Chile.