18303 Lincoln Rd, Harvard, IL 60033 – This all glass, metal and concrete cabin in Harvard, IL is the modern getaway of your dreams! Per the listing it was designed by the late architects Alfred Swenson and Pao-Chi Chang under Mies van der Rohe at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Let’s take a look inside the home!
But first, the outside. This is really a vibe!! Get away from it all on 10 acres and write a book maybe?
All glass and views views views.
I could look at this view all day! And write a book. Or read a book?
I think the minty hues go with this place, would love to cuddle up next to that fireplace and read a book. Or write a book!
Imagine eating a scone here? I wonder if Amazon delivers. I kind of hope they don’t.
Here’s the dining and kitchen area.
Good enough kitchen space!
Upstairs is super open concept!
You can’t be too loud here though, everyone will hear.
One bathroom!
Another bathroom! I think.
There’s a nice tub.
Who wants to split it with me???
Property Details
18303 Lincoln Rd, Harvard, IL 60033
$499,000
Harvard, IL
1 bedroom
2 bathrooms
1,500 square feet
10 acre lot
Listing courtesy of: Brett Larson 224-290-7427, Redfin Corporation
Property Description
Welcome to Casina, a remarkable example of intellectual architecture designed by the late architects Alfred Swenson and Pao-Chi Chang. Constructed with concrete, metal, and glass, Casina is built to endure well beyond our lifetimes. Alfred and Pao-Chi studied under Mies van der Rohe at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and Mies’ influence on modern architecture is evident in this masterpiece. The home is named Casina, derived from the Latin word for “small cabin,” and took several years to complete. Set on 10 serene, rolling acres, the house is intentionally positioned to maintain a sense of detachment from its surroundings, allowing the landscape to be admired from a distance. The architects drew inspiration from a Yuan Dynasty scroll depicting two scholars contemplating the vast landscape from an open-fronted pavilion. Spanning 1,500 square feet, the home is bright, open, and breathtaking the moment you step inside. It features dramatic vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows on both ends, seamlessly blending the indoors with the surrounding nature. The second-level open bedroom loft includes dual porches on each side, a full bathroom, and discreet built-in cabinetry. The loft comfortably accommodates a king-size bed. The kitchenette, fully electric, sits adjacent to the dedicated living area, where additional hidden storage can serve as a pantry or extra space as needed. The living room, designed to impress, offers spectacular, unobstructed views of the expansive 10-acre property. A cozy fireplace adds warmth, while the carefully arranged PAR lighting on the ceiling mimics a star cluster. A partial basement houses the utilities and provides additional storage, with exterior access via a stairwell. This is a rare opportunity to own a historic, architecturally significant home-perfect as a unique Airbnb stay, a charming getaway, or even a modern hobby farm.
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