Irwin Conference Center, Modernist bank building in Columbus, United States
The glass-walled structure features nine opaque domes functioning as lamp shades, reflecting light from central fixtures throughout the open interior space.
Commissioned by J. Irwin Miller in 1950, architect Eero Saarinen completed this innovative banking facility in 1954 as a departure from traditional financial institutions.
The interior furnishings include custom-designed desks by Saarinen manufactured by Herman Miller, complemented by floor-to-ceiling reed window coverings throughout the space.
Located at 500 Washington Street, the building now serves as a conference center for Cummins Corporation following a 5.25 million dollar renovation in 2010.
Dan Kiley integrated specific trees around the banking pavilion to create what Saarinen referred to as an office in a garden concept.
Location: Columbus
Architects: Eero Saarinen
GPS coordinates: 39.20360,-85.92140
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:14
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