In downtown Palm Springs, Drift brings Baja-influenced materials and a low, modernist profile to a site close to the city’s mid-century landmarks. Rooms and multi-bedroom suites use concrete, oak, hand-finished plaster and textiles made by Mexican artisans, with patios and large windows opening to the desert light. Maleza serves Mexican cooking around an indoor-outdoor bar. The central pool, loungers and landscaped courtyards provide the main social focus. Bicycles, yoga and open-air circulation connect the hotel to Palm Springs’ walkable centre and mountain backdrop.