Round House (Connecticut) Explained

The Round House (or "Circambulant House"[1] ) is a house in Wilton, Connecticut, built by architect Richard T. Foster in 1968.[2] The building can rotate 360 degrees, providing every room a view of the landscape.[3] It combines engineering from Germany, local Connecticut steel, and stone from the Dolomites. It was the Foster family’s primary residence for more than 35 years. Foster lived there until his death in 2002.

In 2012, Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects was hired to upgrade and adapt the structure to contemporary standards:[4]

References

  1. Web site: Ravo. Nick. December 16, 1988. Our Towns; This Homeowner Thinks R.P.M.'s, Not Square Feet. NYTimes.com.
  2. Web site: About | The Round House, Wilton Connecticut.
  3. Mikesell. Arthur. Tired of the View? Just Turn the House. 1 August 1968. Popular Mechanics. 109. 13 March 2019.
  4. Web site: Restoration | The Round House, Wilton Connecticut.

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