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We were given an exclusive tour of the home and there was a silent reverence that permeated the air. Yes we were all geeking out in full geek mode. I believe we were all in awe of these masters work that we really didn’t have much to say that night. It took me a few days to digest what I had experienced. The home was magnificent, everything I would want a current modern home to be. The Miller Home will open to the public some time next year.
We were not allowed to take pictures as those were promised to the New York Times. While sifting through Flickr I came upon a set of the Miller Home. The set belongs to user khorsean who has given me permission to use his photos in this post. I asked how he got a tour of the home as it looks like it was still being lived in. His response was “I was fortunate enough to be part of the first tour to go through after Xenia passed. Will took us through with his wife and it was a very cool experience to get the stories and side anecdotes about the life of the house”. See more of the Miller House and links to learn more after the jump.
All images © khorsean
More about the Miller House:
http://www.imamuseum.org/art/collections/miller-house
http://www.columbus.in.us/
J. Irwin Miller
Dan Kiley
Eero Saarinen
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[...] my recent visit to Columbus Indiana which included a private tour of the Miller home I have gained a new appreciation for Alexander Girard. When I stumbled across the work of Jonathan [...]
PLASTOLUX “keep it modern” » Graphic Patterns - Jonathan Calugi : Jul 15 10 at 8:00 am[...] a small group were privileged to tour many of the amazing modern structures of Columbus Indiana. The pinnacle of the trip was a evening at the J. Irwin Miller house. The culmination of these 3 modern minded designers, Eero Saarinen, Alexander Girard and Dan kiley [...]
PLASTOLUX “keep it modern” » May 10, 2011 = J. Irwin Miller house opens to the public. : Apr 04 11 at 7:00 amCapreeK: Jul 02 10 at 12:30 pmAh, gorgeous! The textiles in this home make me so happy!
Jealous you got to see it in person…!
ModFruGal: Jul 02 10 at 7:44 pmThe conversation pit is the shit! I’m filing it away..minus a few pillows. What a great house!
Mark: Jul 03 10 at 8:55 pmGreat post about a really cool house. Eero Saarinen was ahead of his time.
William Haire: Jan 24 12 at 4:16 pmHollo My name is William Haire,
Studing at University of Limerick.
I am currently doing a research project on the Irwin Miller House.
Does anyone know where I can get any Plans, Elevations and sections of this Iconic house.
I would be very greatful if anyone could help.
Tyler: Jan 24 12 at 4:22 pmWilliam, please contact Indianapolis Museum of Art, they are in charge and ownership of the house. http://www.imamuseum.org/
William Haire: Jan 24 12 at 4:29 pmThank you to all for the reply.
