Bavinger House
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| Location | 730 60th Ave. NE, Norman, Oklahoma |
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| Built | 1950 - 1955 |
| Architect | Bruce Goff |
The Bavinger House was completed 1955 in Norman, Oklahoma. It is the best-known building designed by architect Bruce Goff. The house was awarded the 25-Year Award from the American Institute of Architects in 1987 for being the signature building of a master architect [1]. It was built by Nancy and Eugene Bavinger, the residents of the house, who were artists.[2] [3] During its construction the family opened their home to curious visitors each weekend, charging them $1 in admission, eventually making over $4,000. This helped to offset the construction cost of the home. In a 1955 article, Life magazine featured the Bavinger House [4]. The Bavinger House is open for tours, but the days it is open vary from month to month.[5]
References
- ^ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3575/is_1300_217/ai_n14809372/
- ^ Barry, Edward (January 6, 1957). "It's SOMEBODY'S Dream House Oklahoma Couple Are Happy in a Home Which Is Like Nothing on Land or Sea FAMILY Living". Chicago Daily Tribune. p. H23. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
- ^ "Bavinger House". GreatBuildings.com. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
- ^ http://www.oufoundation.org/sm/spring2002/story.asp?ID=29
- ^ "Foundation hopes to restore and open Bavinger House for tours". The Norman Transcript. November 23, 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
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