Farnsworth House Scale Replica Kit by Model Landmarks

The Farnsworth House Scale Replica Kit by Model Landmarks is the perfect gift for fans of great architecture and architects. The Farnsworth house was designed and constructed by Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe between 1945 and 1951. Mies van Der Rohe was a German-American architect. He was induced by numerous notable designers both in and around Berlin. He became to be known for his minimalist designs as a pioneer of modernist architecture. Ludwig was commissioned by Edith Farnsworth M.D., a prominent Chicago nephrologist. In 1947, a model of the house was featured at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The home was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2006 and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The built dimensions of this 1:150 scale model are: L: 10”. W: 6”. H: 4”. Each kit includes all required parts along with easy to follow instructions. All you will need to provide is a good quality wood glue, and a knife to remove individual parts from their sheets. Pieces: 120. Materials: Aspen, American Cherry, MDF, and Acrylic. Recommended ages 14+. Estimated assembly time: 10 hours. Air Shipment and Gift Wrap are Not Available on this item. This replica kit can only be purchased for shipment within the contiguous United States.