The Currie House, also known as the Pagoda House

The Currie House, also known as the Pagoda House

A 1+1/2-story International Style dwelling in Blacksburg.

The Currie House, also known as the Pagoda House, is a historic home located in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. Built in 1961, it was designed by Leonard Currie, a student and colleague of Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer. Currie was the head of the Architecture School at Virginia Tech from 1956 to 1966.

The 1+1/2-story, square International Style dwelling is constructed of wood, glass, and brick. It features an extensive roof overhang that is underscored by a deck that encircles the building.

Inside, the open-plan room arrangement surrounds a central brick chimney and service core. The property is located at 1105 Highland Circle and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

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