The Miner S. Keeler residence in Grand Rapids was designed by Alden B. Dow in 1958. Situated on a wooded, wedge-shaped lot on the shore
The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio opens students’ minds to the innovative ideas of Alden B. Dow. This dynamic environment engages students as they tour and participate in activities.
These have included developing a sketch of the residence out on the terrace, examining original architectural drawings in the Archives or watching original Alden B. Dow movies in his theater.
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989, the Alden B Dow Home and Studio continues to engage the imagination and elicits emotional responses in all who experience this powerful statement of Mid-Twentieth Century Modern architecture. Planted into an encompassing pond, the Home and Studio is alive with reflective light, soaring roof lines, diverging angles, brilliant color and the perfect balance of enticement and tranquility. It truly is an “oasis of architecture and inspiration.” Schedule your visit for architectural tours, educational programs, Michigan history and much more.
