Bavinger House, Single-family detached home in Norman, US.
The architectural design includes a 96-foot curved spiral wall constructed from 200 tons of sandstone, with multiple platforms at different heights.
Architect Bruce Goff completed this residential structure in 1955, incorporating local materials and receiving the Twenty-five Year Award from American Institute of Architects in 1987.
The house exemplifies mid-twentieth century experimental architecture through its circular forms and integration of interior spaces with natural elements.
Life magazine coverage in September 1955 led to public interest, prompting the owners to implement a one-dollar entrance fee for visitors.
The structure featured no interior walls but instead contained suspended platforms connected by a central spiral, creating continuous living spaces.
Location: Norman
Architects: Bruce Goff
GPS coordinates: 35.22778,-97.35278
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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