Beautiful documentary. Wonderful insights. This has been one of my favourite buildings since I was a teenager at school studying Art. But I'd had no idea that we nearly lost it! Imagine the catastrophe of taking it out of that magnificent setting. It is hard to imagine today just how revolutionary that design was in its time. The extraordinary creative achievements in our human heritage need to be preserved for all generations to come. A huge Thanks to all those who made this house's public life possible through their generous donations.
Having been born in Illinois, Chicago, this story, the man that was bidding on behalf of the Preservation Team, moved me emotionally to Tears ... That is the Energy of what creates Reality, the "Universal Law of Attraction" at work. *Thought + Feelings+ Focus* *X Belief* *= Reality* ... it is *the Divine Design.*
In the UK this would be a "listed building" the protection would extend to the internal and external part of the structure as well as the setting of the building.
Couldn't the authorities have classified it earlier as a national landmark, so that even the (new) owner could not modify or move it? That would have saved a lot of money to the conservationists in the bidding war.
It had a private owner. He would have sued (and won) if the government or landmarks commission impeded a private sale that would have stunted his price.
+Johnnycanada and +Cole Redfearn Actually on the Landmark website they state that a number of potential buyers had actually inquired about dismantling it and moving it interstate. So there was a real threat. Great historic artworks are sold to private collectors all the time, and are hidden away from public view.
Yeah, the idea that someone would buy the house and move it seems a little far-fetched. But of course, the house wouldn't be open to the public and people wouldn't get the chance to appreciate it. It would be like some rich guy buying Velazquez's Las Meninas and just keeping it for himself in a mansion somewhere.
Great video and thanks for very much for posting. But I'm not buying the Preservationists vs. private ownership fight. There is absolutely no evidence that the house was going to be dismantled and moved. But hey, makes for a great story, right? Easier to generate donations too. We won! It was saved! Right.
As much as I appreciate the originalist philosophy of preservationism, one has to wonder how Mies himself would have furnished the porch and sundeck. After all, forms follows function, doesn’t it? Maybe the outdoor spaces are void of furnishings because his relationship with Edith Farnsworth ended sordidly and Mies never got to realize the outdoor living space. This was a divorce between an exemplary example of modern architecture and its creator.
Beautiful documentary. Wonderful insights. This has been one of my favourite buildings since I was a teenager at school studying Art. But I'd had no idea that we nearly lost it! Imagine the catastrophe of taking it out of that magnificent setting. It is hard to imagine today just how revolutionary that design was in its time. The extraordinary creative achievements in our human heritage need to be preserved for all generations to come. A huge Thanks to all those who made this house's public life possible through their generous donations.
Kerrie Redgate I'd sooner turn Monticello into a timeshare than let this house fall into philistine hands. 😄
@@WillBravoNotEvil How elitist of you. I'm sure the competition was aiming to put a couple of dormers and a 3 car garage on it.
Having been born in Illinois, Chicago, this story, the man that was bidding on behalf of the Preservation Team, moved me emotionally to Tears ...
That is the Energy of what creates Reality, the "Universal Law of Attraction" at work.
*Thought + Feelings+ Focus*
*X Belief*
*= Reality*
... it is *the Divine Design.*
Fascinating insights and beautiful footage (fabulous music too, I have to say!). I just hope I get the chance to see it in real life one day.
Great series.
In the UK this would be a "listed building" the protection would extend to the internal and external part of the structure as well as the setting of the building.
A touching happy ending!
I am certain Dr Farnsworth would not have agreed with me; but I think she got as bargain. This was not just a house; it was a route to immortality.
Indeed.
Thank you for posting this!
People will kick out 10 million for jasper Johns i think that peace of art is well worth it
I might buy a used single-wide and have glass panels installed. It will take the trailer park to a new level.
thank you for posting this. I thought i enjoyed the stahl house. this is my second favorite.
i wish i could visit the house one day .... beautiful :D
Couldn't the authorities have classified it earlier as a national landmark, so that even the (new) owner could not modify or move it? That would have saved a lot of money to the conservationists in the bidding war.
It had a private owner. He would have sued (and won) if the government or landmarks commission impeded a private sale that would have stunted his price.
+Johnnycanada and +Cole Redfearn Actually on the Landmark website they state that a number of potential buyers had actually inquired about dismantling it and moving it interstate. So there was a real threat. Great historic artworks are sold to private collectors all the time, and are hidden away from public view.
I do resonate with it.
Excellent Outcome - could only be better if it were - oh, Mine! lol
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Meanwhile in our homes...
Where is the sound?
is there a full video name of this video?!
Yeah, the idea that someone would buy the house and move it seems a little far-fetched. But of course, the house wouldn't be open to the public and people wouldn't get the chance to appreciate it. It would be like some rich guy buying Velazquez's Las Meninas and just keeping it for himself in a mansion somewhere.
Qualcuno potrebbe mettere i sottotitoli in italiano?
Great video and thanks for very much for posting. But I'm not buying the Preservationists vs. private ownership fight. There is absolutely no evidence that the house was going to be dismantled and moved. But hey, makes for a great story, right? Easier to generate donations too. We won! It was saved! Right.
Agreed.
As much as I appreciate the originalist philosophy of preservationism, one has to wonder how Mies himself would have furnished the porch and sundeck.
After all, forms follows function, doesn’t it?
Maybe the outdoor spaces are void of furnishings because his relationship with Edith Farnsworth ended sordidly and Mies never got to realize the outdoor living space.
This was a divorce between an exemplary example of modern architecture and its creator.
The best of modernism, and the worst of architectural hubris.
The flooding will only get worse as global warming progresses.