Tri-State Modern
Location TSM6NY
Striking Modernist Icon by Ulrich Franzen – Available for Photo & Film Shoots, Events
Located within the 25-mile NYC Film Zone in Rye, New York, the Franzen House is a rare and visually captivating modernist masterpiece. Designed in 1956 by renowned architect Ulrich Franzen—who studied under Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer at Harvard alongside Philip Johnson and Harry Seidler—this home offers a one-of-a-kind setting for creative productions and special events.
Described as “one of the finest modern houses built in the U.S. in the postwar years,” the Franzen House has been thoughtfully restored to reflect its original design and architectural integrity. A dramatic double-diamond roof, cantilevered above twin decks, shelters a classically modern floor plan with soaring fir ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and expansive glass walls that merge seamlessly with the surrounding natural woodland.
Set on approximately 2 acres of untouched forest, the property offers both architectural drama and serene privacy.