While Bauhaus-style architecture—characterized by minimalism, functionality, and simplicity—may have found its prime in Germany during the early 20th century, there are still some lasting designs from specialty architects throughout the United States. One example is this Westchester, New York residence designed by Charles Forberg, the son-in-law of Walter Gropius who founded the Bauhaus School in 1919. Today, it is on the market for $6,795,000.
The waterfront home was built in 1995 as a closing project for Forberg, whose career spanned over 30 years. Forberg was partly known for revamping Pan Am’s blue globe logo and for designing the Memorial Column at Tel Aviv’s Museum of the Jewish People. In the mid-’60s, New York’s Museum of Modern Art commissioned him to help design the Cypress Hills Playground in Brooklyn.
This geometric Rye home was his last commissioned private residence and was a “restrained study in angles and light,” according to his obituary. Certainly unique from its more traditional neighbors, the exterior is characterized by sharp pointed roofs and large windows, which help to soak the nearly 4,800-square-foot home in endless amounts of light. Inside, minimalist design seamlessly melds each room together, creating a cohesive experience that defies traditional architecture. While the spacious primary suite sits on the main level, there are three additional bedrooms upstairs. Since its original construction in the ’90s, the home has been renovated to include newer features, like updated appliances in the chef’s kitchen—but still stays true to its architectural bones.
Less than an hour from New York City and providing beautiful water views on both sides, this architectural beauty is a dream come true for Bauhaus-lovers. Loretta Rapisardi of Sotheby’s Realty holds the rare listing.
