Sam and Ruth VanSickle Ford House
Sam and Ruth VanSickle Ford House, Organic architecture residence in Aurora, United States
The Sam and Ruth VanSickle Ford House features a central dome structure with two smaller domes containing bedrooms on the south and northeast sides.
Built between 1949 and 1950, the house was designed by architect Bruce Goff for painter Ruth VanSickle Ford and her civil engineer husband Sam Ford.
The residence demonstrates the integration of organic architecture principles through its dome shape and incorporation of Quonset hut ribs in the frame construction.
Located at 404 South Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, Illinois, this private residence received National Historic Landmark designation in 2023 for its architectural significance.
The southeast section of the main dome remains open, creating outdoor rooms that connect the interior spaces with the surrounding environment.
Location: Aurora
Architects: Bruce Goff
Architectural style: organic architecture
Address: 404 South Edgelawn Drive
GPS coordinates: 41.75333,-88.35917
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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