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One of the most significant of Mies' works, the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois, was built between 1945 and 1951 for Dr. Edith Farnsworth as a weekend retreat. The home embraces his concept of a strong connection between structure and nature, and may be the fullest expression of his modernist ideals.
One of the most significant of Mies' works, the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois, was built between 1945 and 1951 for Dr. Edith Farnsworth as a weekend retreat. The home embraces his concept of a strong connection between structure and nature, and may be the fullest expression of his modernist ideals.
Designed by Mies van der Rohe as part of the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, Spain, The Barcelona Pavilion showcased his iconic Barcelona chair for Knoll and introduced architecture's new modern movement to the world.
Designed by Mies van der Rohe as part of the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, Spain, The Barcelona Pavilion showcased his iconic Barcelona chair for Knoll and introduced architecture's new modern movement to the world.
The Chicago Federal Center is another example of the incredible architectural legacy that Mies van der Rohe left the city of Chicago. In his book Chicago: In and Around the Loop, Walking Tours of Architecture and History, Gerard Wolfe refers to the Federal Center as "the ultimate expression of the second Chicago school of architecture." Alexander Calder’s striking ‘Flamingo’ sculpture complements the linear complex.
The Chicago Federal Center is another example of the incredible architectural legacy that Mies van der Rohe left the city of Chicago. In his book Chicago: In and Around the Loop, Walking Tours of Architecture and History, Gerard Wolfe refers to the Federal Center as "the ultimate expression of the second Chicago school of architecture." Alexander Calder’s striking ‘Flamingo’ sculpture complements the linear complex.
Built between 1949 and 1951, the iconic 860-880 Lake Shore Drive towers redefined high-rise living for the post-war generation. An integral part of the Chicago skyline, the 26-story towers overlook Lake Michigan and offer residents a stunning waterfront view.
Built between 1949 and 1951, the iconic 860-880 Lake Shore Drive towers redefined high-rise living for the post-war generation. An integral part of the Chicago skyline, the 26-story towers overlook Lake Michigan and offer residents a stunning waterfront view.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's famed Barcelona collection outfits the interior of the Farnsworth home.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's famed Barcelona collection outfits the interior of the Farnsworth home.
In 2018, yet another severe flood threatened the Farnsworth House. In 1996, windows broke, and art was swept down the river during a tragic flood.
In 2018, yet another severe flood threatened the Farnsworth House. In 1996, windows broke, and art was swept down the river during a tragic flood.
While the home sits five feet and three inches above ground, the home continues to experience devastating floods. The planned flood mitigation solution involves raising the house via a hydraulic lift system when needed.
While the home sits five feet and three inches above ground, the home continues to experience devastating floods. The planned flood mitigation solution involves raising the house via a hydraulic lift system when needed.
The Farnsworth House is devoid of ornamentation: even the entry stair does not have a hand rail, and not a bolt or weld can be seen.
The Farnsworth House is devoid of ornamentation: even the entry stair does not have a hand rail, and not a bolt or weld can be seen.
Pictured is the rear of the Farnsworth House, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The home's structure is based on three horizontal steel planes lifted out of nature.
Pictured is the rear of the Farnsworth House, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The home's structure is based on three horizontal steel planes lifted out of nature.