Collection by Sukhvir Singh
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.
Like the rest of the interior, the kitchen in the main residence is dressed in a calming, neutral palette. Refinished hardwood floors run throughout, enhancing the cohesive aesthetic.
Like the rest of the interior, the kitchen in the main residence is dressed in a calming, neutral palette. Refinished hardwood floors run throughout, enhancing the cohesive aesthetic.
Only the main residence can be seen from the street, as the second home sits nestled in the gated backyard. Thick hedging bordering the lot strengthens the overall sense of privacy.
Only the main residence can be seen from the street, as the second home sits nestled in the gated backyard. Thick hedging bordering the lot strengthens the overall sense of privacy.
Designed by Webber + Studio, this sprawling three-bedroom property was recently showcased on the 2023 Austin Modern Home Tour—and now it’s for sale.
Designed by Webber + Studio, this sprawling three-bedroom property was recently showcased on the 2023 Austin Modern Home Tour—and now it’s for sale.
Perhaps the home's most notable feature is its custom pool, which presents an idyllic setting for entertaining or simple to cool off from the warm summer sun.
Perhaps the home's most notable feature is its custom pool, which presents an idyllic setting for entertaining or simple to cool off from the warm summer sun.
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.
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.