simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. leonardo da vinci. highfield house is a stunning work of mid-century modernist architecture, designed by ludwig mies van der rohe, who is considered by many to be one of the most influential architects of the period. this building is one of fewer than ten residential projects he accepted in his lifetime. the fifteen-story structure has the appearance of floating 20 feet above the ground, supported by concrete columns and a two-story glass lobby in the center, giving residents the feeling of being one with nature. unit 404 is a large, east-facing, one-bedroom home offering over 900 square feet of living space. heat, air conditioning, cooking gas, hot water, and extra storage are included in the monthly fee. this is a full-service building with a twenty-four-hour front desk. conveniently located near johns hopkins university, union memorial hospital, penn station, shops, and restaurants. pet-free building.
