Located just west of Aurora, Illinois sits a more than interesting structure of a home. Made up of three dome-like huts, Sam and Ruth Van Sickle call this place home. Featuring a windy driveway and a “rib cage” patio hut, this piece of Bruce Goff’s work begs the question, “why?” With so much uniqueness and specificity, this home was definitely designed for someone that could appreciate the creative mind behind its completion. Ruth Van Sickle Ford was the Director of the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, who hired Goff to draw up a home that challenged reality. In return, Goff produced the Ford House.

At first glance, this house looks windowless and open, with the structure of hut rib cages. However, two out of the three domes are encapsulated with glass walls, while the third is considered a patio. It’s hard to understand how this structure has remained so beautiful and stable over the many years of its existence, but that just shows how much of a mastermind Goff is. He planned this design with the goal of making it sustainable and enjoyable for countless years to come. The Ford House still sits there today, confusing onlookers and satisfying those that step foot inside.

Resource: https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/IL-01-089-0079