Location: Lot of the 1st Owner
Originated: December 6, 2009
Updated: September 2, 2010
Status: By Request Only

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Our goal is to build the original Fabric House designed by Ralph Rapson for a pioneering client.

We're in search of this pioneering client.

The Fabric House will consist of the latest innovation in fabric, design, technology, and construction. The project will embrace fresh thinking, yet years of experience in fabric architecture.

The project will be guided by the original designs of iconic architect Ralph Rapson, and implemented by:

Toby Rapson, accomplished modern architect, and son of the late Ralph Rapson,

Bruce Wright, architect, and editor of Fabric Architecture magazine, co-author of Ralph Rapson: 60 Years of Modern Design, and producer/director of the documentary film Ralph Rapson: A Modernist Vision, and

Nathan Wieler, partner & developer of The Greenelt House, designed by Ralph Rapson, and co-originator and original owner of the dwell home.

A leading structural fabric manufacturing and design company.

The pioneering owner of the first Fabric House.

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Bonnie G is now following The Fabric House.

10-02-2010 @ 10:30 PM EDT

Lane Rapson is now a member of The Fabric House.

05-24-2010 @ 11:35 AM EDT

Che Patterson: This looks pretty sick...I'd love some more information... more details about the construction, materials, inspiration, cost, etc...

02-05-2010 @ 11:08 AM EST · Comment

Nathan Wieler is now an originator of The Fabric House.

02-05-2010 @ 11:07 AM EST

Ralph is now an originator of The Fabric House.

12-16-2009 @ 5:48 PM EST

Resources Needed

1. The pioneer. We're seeking the first buyer / owner of the Rapson Fabric House.

Current Resources

1. Original sketches, plans, and specs of the Fabric House from Ralph Rapson to provide inspiration and guide the design and implementation of the project.

2. Architectural services provided by the Ralph Rapson & Associates architecture firm led by Toby Rapson based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

3. Design, consulting, and documentation of the project by Bruce Wright, architect & editor of Fabric Architecture magazine.

4. Consulting, promotion, and documentation of the project by Nathan Wieler (the original Dwell Home project, Rapson Greenbelt, Wieler, Original Projects)