Seymour Krieger House, International Style residence in Bethesda, United States.
The Seymour Krieger House is a single-story residence in Bethesda featuring white painted brick walls, expansive glass windows, and steel-framed structural elements. Inside are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, and connected living areas with radiant floor heating beneath stone surfaces.
Completed in 1958, the house was designed by Marcel Breuer for Seymour Krieger, a lawyer involved with the Nuremberg prosecution efforts. Breuer's steel-frame approach exemplified the modernist architecture of that era.
The house blends modernist design with locally sourced materials, using American black walnut for ceilings and bluestone throughout the interior. This combination of international style with regional building materials reflects a specific approach to residential design.
The property sits on a triangular lot with natural screening from trees along the perimeter. Access as a private residence requires advance arrangement, as it is listed in the historic places registry.
Landscape architect Dan Kiley specifically designed the outdoor spaces for the property's triangular shape. His strategic tree planting with pines and cypress varieties creates a deliberate visual separation from the street.
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