John and Alice Fullam House, Modernist residence in Wrightstown Township, United States.
The John and Alice Fullam House is a modernist residence in Wrightstown Township built into a steep hillside overlooking Jericho Creek. The structure measures roughly 3,550 square feet and incorporates local Pennsylvania field stone, expansive glass panels, and a trapezoidal footprint that responds to the slope of the land.
Architect Paul Rudolph designed the house between 1957 and 1959 during an early phase of his career focused on sculptural forms. The project preceded his more widely recognized work at Yale University in the following decades.
The building represents a milestone in residential architecture, combining modernist principles with regional materials through its innovative use of stone, glass, and geometric forms.
The house is protected as a National Register property and sits along Brownsburg Road with its architectural features preserved for future generations. Since it remains a private residence, visiting from outside is typically not possible without permission.
The roof features four horizontal diamond shapes supported by pillars that seem to float above the main structure. These lifted forms are complemented by pentagonal clerestory windows that bring natural light deep into the interior.
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