Sculptured House facts for kids
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Deaton Sculptured House
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 Location in Colorado
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| Location | Genesee Mountain, Jefferson County, Colorado, US |
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| Nearest city | Golden, Colorado |
| Area | 15.3 acres (6.2 ha) |
| Built | 1963 |
| Architect | Charles Deaton |
| Architectural style | Modern Movement, Sculptural Expressionism |
| NRHP reference No. | 02000385 |
| Added to NRHP | February 24, 2004 |
The Sculptured House, also called the Sleeper House, is a super cool and unique home in Genesee, Colorado. It was built way back in 1963 by an architect named Charles Deaton. This house is famous for its round, curvy shape, almost like a spaceship! You might have even seen it in the 1973 movie Sleeper, a science fiction comedy.
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What Inspired the Sculptured House?
The architect, Charles Deaton, had a special idea for the house. He said he found a high spot on Genesee Mountain. From there, he could feel how big the Earth was. He wanted the house's shape to feel free and open, like a song without limits. This vision led to its very unusual and artistic design.
How Was the Sculptured House Built?
The Sculptured House was built in 1963. A company called Delzell Inc. started the construction. Charles Deaton ran out of money before the house was finished. Because of this, he never actually lived in the house he designed.
Completing the House's Interior
For nearly 30 years, the inside of the Sculptured House was mostly empty. Charles Deaton passed away in 1996. Then, in 1999, a businessman named John Huggins bought the house. He decided to finish it. Huggins added a large new section to the house. This part was also designed by Deaton, with help from Nick Antonopoulos. Deaton's daughter, Charlee, designed the inside of the house. The entire project was finished in 2003.
The house is very big, covering 7,700 sq ft (720 m2) (about 715 square meters). It has five different levels. Inside, there are five bedrooms and five bathrooms. It also has a modern kitchen and a main bedroom suite at the very top.
Changes in Ownership
In 2006, another businessman, Michael Dunahay, bought the house from John Huggins. Later, in 2010, the house was sold again. It was purchased for $1.5 million at an auction.
The Sculptured House in Movies and TV
The unique look of the Sculptured House has made it popular in media. It has appeared in several TV shows and movies.
- The 21st Century (1967) – An episode called "At Home, 2001" featured the house. It was hosted by Walter Cronkite.
- Sleeper (1973) – This famous Woody Allen movie used the house as a main setting.
- Livin' Large (2003) – This MTV show featured the house.
- American Guns (2011) – The house appeared on this Discovery Channel show.
- Extreme Cribs (2011) – This MTV show also featured the house.
- Home Strange Home (2012) – The house was shown on HGTV.
