Comments on: Modern House Tours http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/05/15/modern-house-tours/ Fresh New Design Featured Often Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:40:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Becky http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/05/15/modern-house-tours/#comment-52444 Becky Thu, 17 May 2007 21:13:13 +0000 http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/05/15/modern-house-tours/#comment-52444 Whitney, thank you so much for sharing that valuable information! What a wonderful and challenging job you have. I'm going to look into the CAF so that I can let our readers know more about it in a future post. I'm sure if people did not already know the immense influential power this house still has as a precedent to all modern architecture (exterior and interior), they will certainly feel it the second they see it! Chicago, in my opinion, hands-down has the best architecture in the country - Sullivan, Wright, Saarinens, Mies, et. al. It's been chock full of starchitecture long before "starchitecture" was a word. I'm going to have to come up with a good excuse to go there again soon so I can get to the Farnsworth. Becky Whitney, thank you so much for sharing that valuable information! What a wonderful and challenging job you have. I’m going to look into the CAF so that I can let our readers know more about it in a future post.

I’m sure if people did not already know the immense influential power this house still has as a precedent to all modern architecture (exterior and interior), they will certainly feel it the second they see it!

Chicago, in my opinion, hands-down has the best architecture in the country - Sullivan, Wright, Saarinens, Mies, et. al. It’s been chock full of starchitecture long before “starchitecture” was a word. I’m going to have to come up with a good excuse to go there again soon so I can get to the Farnsworth.

Becky

]]> By: Luciano http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/05/15/modern-house-tours/#comment-52429 Luciano Wed, 16 May 2007 21:19:18 +0000 http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/05/15/modern-house-tours/#comment-52429 It is a very beautifull architectural Design..love it. If on my next trip to US I'll finally go to Chicago I'll do my best to pass by. Thanks! http://www.lucianobove.blogspot.com/ It is a very beautifull architectural Design..love it. If on my next trip to US I’ll finally go to Chicago I’ll do my best to pass by. Thanks!

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]]> By: Whitney http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/05/15/modern-house-tours/#comment-52423 Whitney Wed, 16 May 2007 14:42:08 +0000 http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/05/15/modern-house-tours/#comment-52423 I have the honor of being the new Historic Site Director at the Farnsworth House. We recognize the debt of gratitude we owe to the stewards of this masterpiece, both past and present, including Landmarks Illinois, The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the hundreds of private donors who saved the house from the wrecking ball. Our goal is to protect and preserve the Farnsworth house and assure that the house is accessible to its admirers. We have a significant foreign and out of state visitor demographic who are challenged by our remote location and their tight schedules. I recommend anyone seeking a solution to reach us by telephone (630-552-0052) and we will assist you in finding transportation and do our best to accomodate your schedule. Alternative methods for reaching us include private tour providers and the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF). We will be delighted to help you through any obstacles you may encounter and will assure your visit is memorable. Everyone should experience this significant structure because it truly is about the space, which can only be experienced first hand. I have the honor of being the new Historic Site Director at the Farnsworth House. We recognize the debt of gratitude we owe to the stewards of this masterpiece, both past and present, including Landmarks Illinois, The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the hundreds of private donors who saved the house from the wrecking ball.

Our goal is to protect and preserve the Farnsworth house and assure that the house is accessible to its admirers. We have a significant foreign and out of state visitor demographic who are challenged by our remote location and their tight schedules. I recommend anyone seeking a solution to reach us by telephone (630-552-0052) and we will assist you in finding transportation and do our best to accomodate your schedule. Alternative methods for reaching us include private tour providers and the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF). We will be delighted to help you through any obstacles you may encounter and will assure your visit is memorable.

Everyone should experience this significant structure because it truly is about the space, which can only be experienced first hand.

]]> By: Stratos http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/05/15/modern-house-tours/#comment-52419 Stratos Wed, 16 May 2007 10:03:36 +0000 http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/05/15/modern-house-tours/#comment-52419 I did not know about this when I was in Chicago, but then again I do not drive so I probably could not go. I wanted to see the FL Wright buildings too outside the city bu did not do that either....I hope to do that next time. Chicago has so many wonderful architecture... I loved it! I did not know about this when I was in Chicago, but then again I do not drive so I probably could not go. I wanted to see the FL Wright buildings too outside the city bu did not do that either….I hope to do that next time. Chicago has so many wonderful architecture… I loved it!

]]> By: Becky http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/05/15/modern-house-tours/#comment-52413 Becky Tue, 15 May 2007 20:58:17 +0000 http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/05/15/modern-house-tours/#comment-52413 Hey Franki, I've never been either, and I feel awful about it. The other midwestern masterpiece I'd love to get into is the Miller House in Indiana, especially to see the Dan Kiley landscape around it. Then of course I am going to have to get to New Canaan for Philip Johnson's Glass House now that it's open to the public. I'd recommend calling the Farnsworth House to make sure they are open before planning a visit - it looks like they are closed on a lot of holidays and through the winter, and that devastating floods are more common these days! All of the phone numbers are on the tour page. Thanks for stopping by!!! becky Hey Franki, I’ve never been either, and I feel awful about it. The other midwestern masterpiece I’d love to get into is the Miller House in Indiana, especially to see the Dan Kiley landscape around it. Then of course I am going to have to get to New Canaan for Philip Johnson’s Glass House now that it’s open to the public.

I’d recommend calling the Farnsworth House to make sure they are open before planning a visit - it looks like they are closed on a lot of holidays and through the winter, and that devastating floods are more common these days! All of the phone numbers are on the tour page.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

becky

]]> By: franki durbin http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/05/15/modern-house-tours/#comment-52412 franki durbin Tue, 15 May 2007 20:14:24 +0000 http://blog.designpublic.com/2007/05/15/modern-house-tours/#comment-52412 Becky, it's nice that you bring this up. We go to Chicago deveral times a year - and not once have I stopped to see the Farnsworth House. I always think of it after the fact when I run across the ever-present Barcelona chair in a lobby or home. It really is a marvel that the home is open for display! We'll have to plan this as part of our journey next time we're in Chi-town! Thanks for the nudge to us design enthusiasts! Becky, it’s nice that you bring this up. We go to Chicago deveral times a year - and not once have I stopped to see the Farnsworth House. I always think of it after the fact when I run across the ever-present Barcelona chair in a lobby or home. It really is a marvel that the home is open for display!

We’ll have to plan this as part of our journey next time we’re in Chi-town! Thanks for the nudge to us design enthusiasts!

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