The estate of entertainer Bob Hope in Palm Springs, California is a contemporary castle with a dramatic design by Modernist architect John Lautner. The property enjoys panoramic views of the Coachella Valley, including the city of Palm Springs and the San Jacinto Mountains.
The structure was built to resemble a volcano, or a giant mushroom, with three visor like arches and concrete roof with copper top. At the center there is an open semi-circle which serves as an open courtyard to the sky.
