Gordon House, Usonian residence in Silverton, United States.
Gordon House is a residential home built in 1957 that contains roughly 200 square meters of living space. The building features tall windows connecting the interior to outdoor areas, concrete block walls, and decorative wood cutout patterns framing the windows.
The home was designed and built in 1957 for a family and originally stood near Wilsonville before being relocated in 2001 to its current location. This move rescued it from demolition and ensured its survival.
The home was designed for a middle-income family and reflects Wright's belief that quality design should be available to ordinary people. The open spaces and connection to nature remain central to how visitors experience the place today.
Visitors should plan to explore the interior spaces and grounds thoroughly, as the open layout offers many sightlines to take in. Comfortable shoes are helpful since there is considerable walking involved and the grounds also need to be navigated.
The home's foundational concept relies on a seven-meter grid system that determines the proportions of all rooms and elements. This mathematical approach, which feels both deliberate and natural, becomes apparent to visitors through the consistent sizing and arrangement of spaces.
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