Living room
Large windows frame the landscape and expand the interior spaces. To the west is a view of the apple orchard, the south faces the private back yard. Both walls have windows positioned for maximum light and heat. A projecting overhang on the southern exposure blocks the sun in the summer and allows it to penetrate in winter. A glass door on the south wall allows easy access to the patio for entertaining and for everyday use. The living room features a fireplace for, according to Ise Gropius, its practical value and for the “psychological effect of an open fire, which we had learned to savor during our stay in London. It creates a relaxed atmosphere and seems to satisfy a craving to feel safe and secure during a roaring snowstorm.” Gropius maximized space along the north wall with bookshelves and storage cabinets. The books on the top shelf are those written by him or ones he collaborated on, kept on hand so that he could give signed copies to his friends and colleagues who visited.
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