The Farnsworth House

The Farnsworth House, designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and completed in 1951, is a modernist residence located near Chicago. It features a sleek, open-plan design with a steel frame and expansive glass walls, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor environments. Elevated on stilts, the house appears to float above the landscape, emphasizing simplicity, transparency, and harmony with nature. Renowned for its minimalist aesthetic and innovative use of materials, the Farnsworth House exemplifies modern architecture’s focus on functionality and form. It remains an iconic example of 20th-century architectural design.