The Miller House, one of America’s most highly regarded Modernist residences was designed by Eero Saarinen, who was one of the very talented and renowned architects of 20th century. Built in the year 1957, the house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2000. The house which is donated to Indianapolis Museum of Art was patron of modern architecture J. Irwin Miller.
The 7,000-square-foot glass and stone house with the layout which is open and flowing; and flat roof symbolizing the Modernist designs of the mid-century. The impeccable interiors of the house were done by Alexander Girard. The rooms are supported by cruciform steel columns arranged under a grid of pattern skylights. Strong and bold colors are used for the rooms. The vast 13 acre grounds were designed by the famous landscape architect Daniel Urban. He designed huge geometrical-designed gardens for the house. An allée of honey locust trees constitutes the most impressive feature of this landscape . The allée runs through the western side of the house which makes a very beautiful picture.
Eero Saarinen (1910–1961), son of internationally famous architect Eliel Saarinen, was one of the most celebrated architects of the post World War II era. He was regarded as the leader of international Modernism, and worked freely with ascetic geometrical and theatrical designs as is seen in the Miller House. His associate Kevin Roche, a winner of Pritzker Architecture Prize, was also significant in designing the Miller House.
