Home of the Future: Lots of Plastic, Steel, and a Table That Turns Into a Range
The Eichler X-100 mannikin home wasopened to the public in October 1956 . build in San Mateo , California , and bearing the name of dairy - wholesaler - turned - developer Joseph Eichler , the home was a testimonial to modern design and include “ such conception as a revolving fireplace , one intact rampart of glass , a moldable skylight like a bomber bubble , two indoor gardens , electrically operated slew door that replace all windows , and steel - inning construction to eliminate the need for load tolerate walls , ” according to a present-day article in the Wall Street Journal ....