George Nelson Design, Color
1956
Nelson's design featured identical cubes that could be put together in any manner desired by the homeowner. One cube stands on stilts over the water, and a bridge leads to a cluster of cubes serving various functions of living. Each cube has a dome-like roof. This home would have been built on Lot 14.
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| Title | George Nelson Design, Color |
|---|---|
| Date | 1956 |
| Format | Architectural rendering |
| Notes | Title by Cataloger. George Nelson of New York was one of many architects who designed for the Homestyle Center, a concept of Jason L. Honigman, planned for Grand Rapids in the 1950s. Nelson created many furniture design for Herman Miller of Zeeland, Michigan. |
| Location In Photo | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Collection | Collection #354, History & Special Collections Dept., Grand Rapids Public Library |
| Rights | Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Institution | Grand Rapids Public Library |
| Physical Storage Location | Grand Rapids, MI |