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THE DONALDSON FUTURO | A RARE PIECE OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY. Nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild, California, the Donaldson Futuro is an extraordinary example of 20th-century visionary architecture and one of the rarest residential structures in America. Designed as a portable, prefabricated dwelling, the Futuro was conceived as a futuristic home that could be transported to virtually any destination--famously even by helicopter. Its unmistakable elliptical form, sculptural profile, & Space Age aesthetic have made the Futuro an internationally recognized icon of experimental architecture. Measuring approximately 26 feet 4 inches in diameter and 13 feet 2 inches high, this remarkable structure encompasses approximately 793/sq ft & weighs approx 11,900 pounds. Constructed of reinforced fiberglass-polyester plastic, the Futuro represents a bold intersection of design, engineering, technology, & popular culture at the dawn of the Space Age. The innovative design was intended to challenge conventional ideas about what a home could be, creating a portable, self-contained environment that remains visually & architecturally captivating more than five decades later. The Futuro has been extensively restored inside & out and is in excellent condition, retaining the integrity of its original 1969 design, workmanship, materials, setting, feeling, & association. Its preservation is particularly significant because so few original Futuros survive, making this property an exceptionally rare opportunity for collectors, preservationists, architects, designers, & those drawn to truly one-of-a-kind places. LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES & is formally recognized as the DONALDSON FUTURO by the National Park Service & the State of California, honoring the owners for their extraordinary restoration & preservation efforts. Their dedication helped save this fragile and culturally significant resource while raising awareness of the surviving family of Futu
Listing Highlights for 52895 Big Rock Rd
Interior Details
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1 Full
- Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Oven-Electric, Range
- Air Cond: Central,Electric
- Heating: Electric
- Fireplaces:
- Floor: Carpet,Linoleum
- Basement:
- Other: Shower Stall,Main Floor Bedroom,Dining Area,Furnished,Open Floor Plan,Dining Room,Entry,Living Room
- Water:
Exterior Details
- Lot Description: Single Lot
- Garage Capacity: N/A
- Parking Spaces: 5
- Roof: Other
- Others: Updated/Remodeled
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Parking Features: Driveway
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- Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
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52895 Big Rock Rd Idyllwild, CA 92549
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