Farnsworth House

Modernist glass residence.

Overview

Farnsworth House, using glass and steel, is a 1951 residence in Illinois, USA.

Core Characteristics

• Transparent, minimalist design.
• Elevated steel frame, glass walls.
• Modernist aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th century.
• Residential: House.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Mies van der Rohe, modernist icon.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Glass Construction (technique), Minimalism (theory), Frame (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History

Record

Completed: 1951

Location: Illinois, USA. Core Characteristics Transparent

Materials: glass, steel

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