Women Patrons of Architecture: Edith Farnsworth and her Iconic House

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Chicago , United States The Cliff Dwellers, 200 S. Michigan Avenue

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One of the most famous residences in modern history, a glass and steel marvel that seems to float above its site, the  Edith Farnsworth House" book charts the house’s original design by Mies van der Rohe. The program will discuss the book, which newly foregrounds the key role of client Edith Farnsworth. 

It will be presented by author Michelangelo Sabatino, who contributes deep expertise on modernist architecture, and excerpts of Edith Farnsworth’s unpublished memoir. 

Published in association with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this book also includes photographs by Hedrich Blessing, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and Annie Leibovitz. 

A conversation with Architect and AIA Gold Medal recipient, Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, HASLA will follow the presentation. Signed books by the author will be available for purchase.

Reservations are required by March 5, either through reservations@cliff-chicago.org, or  312-922-8080.

Reservations: $15

5 pm Cash Bar Opens
5:30pm Appetizers Provided
6:00 Program Introductions
6:15-7:15 Program & Conversation
7:15-7:30p Public Q&A
7:30- Book sales & Cash Bar