Herman Miller
Architecture & Interiors
2017
A visit to the Miller House and the city of Columbus, Indiana, famed for its mid-century architecture.
In 1957, J. Irwin Miller, CEO of Cummins Inc. and head of its foundation, offered to pay the architects’ fees for any new public building in the city of Columbus, provided that that architect came from a list provided by Miller himself. Thus began a long building program featuring some of the finest names in mid-century architecture, including and especially Miller’s own home, designed by Eero Saarinen with interiors by Alexander Girard.
Miller House, 1957, designed by Eero Saarinen, interiors by Alexander Girard
301 Washington, 1962, J. Irwin Miller’s office, designed by Alexander Girard
Photos in Columbus by Balthazar Korab
First Christian Church, 1942, designed by Eliel Saarinen
North Christian Church, 1962, designed by Eero Saarinen
Main street paint scheme, 1970s, designed by Alexander Girard