Marcel Breuer House II
New Canaan, United States
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Built in 1947 on a hillside in New Canaan, Connecticut, the Marcel Breuer House II is a two-story modernist residence designed by architect Marcel Breuer as his own family home. The distinctive cantilevered upper level, suspended from cables at the roofline above a recessed lower level, exemplifies Breuer's innovative approach to residential design. Measuring 74 by 20 feet, the original structure combines glazing, wood, and stone finishes, with main living areas—a central kitchen and dining space flanked by bedrooms and a living room—positioned on the upper floor, while secondary spaces occupy the basement level. The house's design generated considerable attention for Breuer's emerging New York architectural practice. After the Breuer family's departure in 1951, the property passed through several owners, including opera singer Russell Roberts and the Robeck family, who commissioned architect Herbert Beckhard to design a rear annex between 1985 and 1988. Situated on a 3-acre estate overlooking a meadow, the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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- National Register of Historic Places listed place
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- New Canaan, United States
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