Miller House and Garden

Miller House and Garden is a modernist residence in Columbus, Indiana, built from stone and glass with a flat roof and cruciform steel columns. Geometric skylights illuminate the open interior spaces and create a sense of spaciousness.

The Miller family commissioned the project in 1953 and moved into the house a few years later. In 2000, the property received National Historic Landmark status while the original owners still lived there.

The living spaces follow an open-plan concept where steel columns define areas without fully separating them. Visitors see furniture and textiles specially designed for these rooms, completing the overall vision.

Tours begin at the Columbus Area Visitors Center and last about an hour and a half, including transport to and from the residence. The visit covers both interior rooms and the landscaped garden.

A storage wall about 50 feet long runs through several rooms and serves both as storage and a room divider. In the western garden stands an allée of honey locust trees that gives the outdoor space a geometric order.