Mississippi’s Falk House Was A True Feat Of Engineering

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You might not realize it, but there are some notable pieces of architecture in Mississippi. Longwood in Natchez is touted as “America’s largest octagonal house.” And then, there’s the Falk House – a modernist abode shaped like a giant swan.

Commissioned by patrons of the arts Meyer and Genevieve Falk in the 1950s, the Falk House in Jackson’s Eastover neighborhood is a treasure of mid-century modern design.

The Falks approached architect W.W. Easley II in 1957, requesting a “bold design” for their new abode.

Easley, just 27 at the time, didn’t disappoint. He came up with a concept for the home that was without a doubt *bold* - it would resemble a giant swan coming in for a landing.

When it came to daring design decisions, the young architect didn’t stop with the home’s unique shape.

Many modernists of the day fell into one of two groups. There were organic modernists, the most famous of which is Frank Lloyd Wright. And then, there were those who used a more streamlined approach – in other words: lots of glass and steel.

Easley incorporated elements from both schools of thought into the Falk House, resulting in what’s been called a “revolutionary act.”

The Falks and Easley collaborated on the home for the next three decades, adding gardens, waterfalls, an art studio, and natatorium (a room containing an indoor pool).

In 2010, a new owner took over the home, opening it to the public for the first time.

The Falk House hit another milestone in 2021 – it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Want to do your part to ensure this gem from yesteryear remains intact? Then book a stay at Falk House! That’s right; you can spend the night. And the best part of all is that all fees earned from your stay will go toward the property’s preservation efforts.

Did you know about this unique home? Ever stayed overnight? If so, how was it? We want to know!

The Falk House isn’t the only piece of architecture comparable to a work-of-art. Complete with Tiffany windows, this chapel in Mississippi is quite breathtaking.

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Once Considered Ahead Of Its Time, Mississippi’s Falk House Was A True Feat Of Engineering

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