Farnsworth House: It's Not Practical, and That's Not the Point

"Farnsworth House" is dedicated to The Farnsworth House, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's proof that you can design and build a monumentally impractical house, and be considered a genius.

The Farnsworth House is that glass-walled wonder, built in 1951, that inspired jokes like, "I bought one of those new houses. To get undressed, I have to stand in front of a window."

This house, one of the most famous examples of Modernist architecture, is a real work of art. The website explains why we should pay attention to the place: "Transcending any traditional domestic function or program, the importance of the house lies rather in the absolute purity and consistency of its architectural idea."

I like the looks of it, myself, but I wouldn't want to live there.