Broken Glass

This audiobook tells the captivating story behind the creation of the Farnsworth House, a landmark of modern architecture, and the complex personal and professional relationship between its creator, architect Mies van der Rohe, and Edith Farnsworth. Their collaboration, which resulted in a stunning glass and steel residence, unraveled amid growing tensions over costs, living conditions, and artistic differences, leading to legal battles and public disputes. Blending personal drama with cultural history, the narrative offers an engaging exploration of one of the twentieth century’s most influential architectural masterpieces.