Richard Meier's Douglas House Added to National Register of Historic Places
Today, one of Richard Meier?s most notable and acclaimed residences, the 1973 Douglas House, has been named to the National Register of Historic Places, the federal list of cultural resources worthy of preservation across the United States. The announcement comes after an extensive renovation to the property was completed in 2011, and will grant the home the legal status to help ensure the building is maintained for generations to come.
© James Haefner courtesy of Michigan State Historic Preservation Office
Today, one of Richard Meier?s most notable and acclaimed residences, the 1973 Douglas House, has been named to the National Register of Historic Places, the federal list of cultural resources worthy of preservation across the United States. The announcement comes after an extensive renovation to the property was completed in 2011, and will grant the home the legal status to help ensure the building is maintained for generations to come.
© Scott Frances/OTTO
Like many of the great residences throughout history, the Douglas House was born out of a fruitful architect-client relationship. The original owners contacted Meier after seeing one of the architect?s earliest designs, the Smith House, on a magazine cover, and together they worked to find the perfect site for their new home.?One day I received a letter from a Mr. and Mrs. James Douglas inquiring if I would sell them th...
© James Haefner courtesy of Michigan State Historic Preservation Office
Today, one of Richard Meier?s most notable and acclaimed residences, the 1973 Douglas House, has been named to the National Register of Historic Places, the federal list of cultural resources worthy of preservation across the United States. The announcement comes after an extensive renovation to the property was completed in 2011, and will grant the home the legal status to help ensure the building is maintained for generations to come.
© Scott Frances/OTTO
Like many of the great residences throughout history, the Douglas House was born out of a fruitful architect-client relationship. The original owners contacted Meier after seeing one of the architect?s earliest designs, the Smith House, on a magazine cover, and together they worked to find the perfect site for their new home.?One day I received a letter from a Mr. and Mrs. James Douglas inquiring if I would sell them th...
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