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Mill Run, Pennsylvania
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Fallingwater, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935, is famous for its integration with the waterfall over which it is built, creating a harmony between architecture and nature.
The house was originally commissioned by Edgar J. Kaufmann, a Pittsburgh department store owner, as a weekend retreat for his family.
In 2019, Fallingwater was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of 'The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright' collection.
In the 1990s, structural issues were discovered due to the cantilevered design, leading to significant restoration efforts to preserve the house.
The living room floor has a hatch that opens directly to the stream below, allowing the sound of water to fill the space.
Since 1964, Fallingwater has been open to the public as a museum, attracting architecture enthusiasts from around the world.
Frank Lloyd Wright's design philosophy emphasized harmony between human habitation and the natural world, which is exemplified in Fallingwater's construction.
Legend has it that Wright sketched the design in two hours after being inspired by the site during a visit.
