House of the day: Long Island House by Charles Gwathmey
February 18th, 2014
February 18th, 2014
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The Long Island House in New York (1965-1967) by Charles Gwathmey was designed for the architect’s parents. The cedar-clad house, made of cubes, triangles and cylinders, is thought to have been inspired by Le Corbusier’s Cité Frugés housing estate. Photography: Cameron Art Museum/ Scott Francis.
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