Architect Jack Viks designed this home which was built in 1960. It sits on nearly 4 acres in Lake Forest and is currently up for sale, but our interest is pure inspiration. Jump below for a glimpse at the great interiors:
A Peek Inside: Midwest Mid Century
According to the real estate listing, Jack Viks was a student of Mies Van Der Rohe. We love the open plan, walls of glass and ingenious curving room divider/spiral staircase. The selling price is $2.26M and it includes a second 1000 sq ft guest house.
More info: Jack Viks Lake Forest Home Listing
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Looks a little like Cameron's house.
view art's profile
I'm digging the National Geographic collection.
view behren's profile
Looks like the lobby of a corporation on Sunday when its closed. Slick yet bland, lacks personality.
view click212's profile
looks like the house from the movie The Ice Storm.
view ange_lune's profile
Which was also in Lake Forest, Art.
It's a great looking place and being from the North Shore, I'd kill to be able to afford this. 2.2 doesn't sound that bad, actually, all things considered. *smile*
view Aloof's profile
Very nice, but a bit too museum-like. I assume the new owner can change that.
view particlebored's profile
Oh, I love it. My son is currently a student at IIT in Chicago, where Mies taught. I bet Jack Viks was an alumnus. Beautiful, beautiful.
view pvett's profile
Wow - I love it
Wouldn't change much at all - it's beautiful as-is.
view bepsf's profile
Absolutely beautiful in every way. The details are breathtaking, which is not surprising given Mies Van Der Rohe's philosophy regarding the importance of details.
view lightspeed's profile
Wow, I love this. So much light and space. Just seeing the photos makes me happy, but if I was inside I'd probably start doing cartwheels or something.
view typediva's profile
i usually love mid-century, but this feels a little stale
view J.L's profile