Farnsworth House
The Farnsworth House, built by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1951 and located near Plano, Illinois, is one of the most famous examples of modernist domestic architecture and was considered unprecedented in its day. Transcending any traditional domestic function or program, the importance of the house lies rather in the absolute purity and consistency of its architectural idea. As historian Franz Schulze has remarked: "Certainly the house is more nearly temple than dwelling, and it rewards aesthetic contemplation before it fulfills domestic necessity."
Regional Events
Architecture Fantasy Camp,
03/07/08
Chicago,
Illinois
Within the magical drafting room of Frank Lloyd Wright's Oak Park studio, participants will work with accomplished architects to plan and design their own buildings, culminating with the execution of a floor plan suitable for framing. For non-architects only.
Wright Plus 2008,
05/17/08
Oak Park,
Illinois
Tour of eight private residences and two landmark buildings in architecturally renowned Oak Park, Illinois.
Seminar for Historical Administration,
11/01/08
Indianapolis,
Indiana
Regional Sites
Brucemore, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, National Trust Historic Sites
Burchfield Homestead Museum, Salem, Ohio, Historic Artist Homes & Studios
Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio, Oak Park, Illinois, National Trust Historic Sites
Frederick C. Robie House, Chicago, Illinois, National Trust Historic Sites
Gaylord Building, Lockport, Illinois, National Trust Historic Sites
Grant Wood Studio, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Historic Artist Homes & Studios
Pewabic Pottery , Detroit, Michigan, Historic Artist Homes & Studios
Roger Brown Study Collection, Chicago, Illinois, Historic Artist Homes & Studios
T.C. Steele State Historic Site, Nashville, Tennessee, Historic Artist Homes & Studios
Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio State Historic Site , Kansas City, Missouri, Historic Artist Homes & Studios
