We’re looking forward to Richard Press’s “Bill Cunningham New York” opening tonight at Film Forum. But we’re also intrigued by news about Press’s current project on Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House, the inspiration to Phillip Johnson’s Glass House. The story behind the Modern masterpiece is more than the influence and importance of the structure but also the relationship between the patron and artist. This case being Edith Farnsworth and Mies van der Rohe. The beauty in this house is it’s simplicity, an important piece of architecture all wrapped up in a 1,500-square-foot box, yet it took over six years to complete. Farnsworth and van der Rohe’s relationship was tumultuous and would eventually sour towards the end of construction. Press will be examining this relationship. An episode of “Saved from The Wrecking Ball” has been posted on YouTube about the Farnsworth House. Watch Part 1, 2, and 3 now.

Now word comes to us that Lego’s Architecture series may include the Farnsworth House. The set is expected to be released in April. (thanks Jason)