The Farnsworth House | Mies van der Rohe
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It?two parallel planes held in suspension between the earth and sky by only eight steel columns?seems simple, but Mies worked through 167 drawings to come to his final, fearless design. Like Einstein?s equation, its simplicity exudes an elegance through a thorough attention to detail.
Courtesy of Mies van der Rohe – Photographs : Mel Theobald
However, Mies did not create the Farnsworth House to be an iconic glass box viewed from afar. Rather, he hoped to create a space through which life unfolds both independently and interdependently with nature.
Courtesy of Mies van der Rohe – Via Flickr user David Wilson
Edith Farnsworth, a brilliant doctor, first met Mies at a cocktail party in Chicago. Familiar with his work, she asked if he would design a small weekend retreat for her on the banks of the Fox River. Upon visiting the 64-acre site, largely within a flood plain, Mies perceived the true power already present within the natural landscape. Courtesy of Mies van der Rohe – Via wikipedia, Farnsworth House
Thus began his quest for a transparent structure that would minimize the boundary between man and the natural world. With an open floor plan of only 2400 square feet, he created three distinct spatial interfaces: a transparent house, a covered terrace, and an open deck. His budget was $40,000.
Courtesy of Mies van der Rohe – Via wikipedia, Farnsworth House
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