Architect’s ‘Upside-Down Wedding Cake’ Home That Was Constructed on ‘Unbuildable’ Land Hits the Market for Very First Time

A strikingly modern Michigan property that was designed by late award-winning architect Ken Neumann, FAIA, as his personal residence has been listed for $3.25 million—marking its first time on the market since its 1987 construction.The five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom masterpiece is located in Franklin, MI, where its sleek design clearly sets it apart from the carefully preserved 19th-century homes that have inspired the Detroit suburb’s nickname, “The Town That Time Forgot.”For nearly four decades, the glass-walled home has intrigued and delighted locals who have only been able to admire the dwelling from a distance—until now, with its listing providing members of the public with their first real opportunity to see inside the spectacular structure. Although Neumann primarily worked on commercial projects, his work skewed residential, as well. Inspired by Bauhaus design principles, his 7,348-square-foot Franklin residence is an excellent marriage of both ends of the architectural spectrum he worked on, touting clean lines and modern materials.Over the years, the home has been featured in countless publications, gracing the pages of Elle Decor and books including "Architects House Themsel...