The facade of the house resembles the typical child's drawing of a house with a central door flanked by cross-framed windows with a pitched roof. Venturi believes that the facade of his mother's house serves as a symbol of the home. However, behind the elemental facade is a complex interior.
Images taken from
http://www.greatbuildings.com/
main living area viewed from the foyer
dining area viewed from top of stairs
first floor area with the non-functioning staircase. Venturi uses the staicase as an architectural device to expand the first floor, giving the illusion of more space.
The facade of the house resembles the typical child's drawing of a house with a central door flanked by cross-framed windows with a pitched roof. Venturi believes that the facade of his mother's house serves as a symbol of the home. However, behind the elemental facade is a complex interior. 
Images taken from http://www.greatbuildings.com/
dining area viewed from top of stairs
first floor area with the non-functioning staircase. Venturi uses the staicase as an architectural device to expand the first floor, giving the illusion of more space.
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