Airbnb offers a unique opportunity for architecture lovers to stay in homes designed by world-renowned architects. By staying in masterpieces by Frank Lloyd Wright, Taalman Architecture or Charles Edward "Ned" Pratt, you can not only admire the design, but also understand how these spaces shape daily life and interaction with their surroundings.
USA
THE EPPSTEIN HOUSE - FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
Designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the late 1940s, the Eppstein House was one of 21 homes built in a single complex in Galesburg, Michigan. An architectural masterpiece that was fully restored between 2016 and 2017, the house offers a total immersion in mid-century modernist design. It combines original Frank Lloyd Wright furnishings and other 20th-century design masterpieces with modern comforts (air conditioning, underfloor heating, Wi-Fi) and practical amenities. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it has been featured in more than 150 publications.
Number of travelers: 5
ETATS-UNIS
THE itHOUSE - TAALMAN ARCHITECTURE
The off-grid itHouse is a remarkable architectural home, recently named one of the most beautiful homes in Southern California history by the Los Angeles Times. It is the prototype for the critically acclaimed itHouse pre-engineered system. The home is self-sustaining, powered by solar panels for energy and hot water. It is nestled in a secluded, unspoiled valley in the beautiful California desert. Designed with an ecological approach, it adheres to core sustainability principles: minimal footprint, harmonious integration into the landscape, use of renewable resources, and simple, uncluttered living. It is close to iconic sites such as Joshua Tree National Park, the famous Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, and several museums and art centers, including the Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Museum of Art, the Wonder Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Integratron. It is also close to seasonal events like the High Desert Test Sites or the Joshua Tree and Coachella music festivals. Its secluded and peaceful setting makes it an ideal retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
Number of travelers: 4
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CANADA
COAST MODERN HOUSE - CHARLES E. 'NED" PRATT
Iconic architect-designed home featured in the documentary film Coast Modern, which aired at the TriBeCa Film Festival and on Knowledge Network. Designed by Ned Pratt, an influential figure in the West Coast Modernist movement, this home paved the way for renowned architects like Arthur Erickson, Ron Thom and Barry Downs. Completely restored and renovated, this mid-century modern home features an open-plan living space where the living room, dining room and kitchen flow seamlessly to a patio and lush gardens.
Number of travelers: 2
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