Sculptured House

GENESEE, COLORADO, UNITED STATES · 1963

Sculptured House

An elliptical curved house built on Genesee Mountain in 1963 by architect Charles Deaton, notable for its appearance in Woody Allen’s 1973 film Sleeper.

At a glance

The Sculptured House is an unconventional residential structure defined by its continuous curved elliptical form. Designed and built by Charles Deaton in the early 1960s, the house embodies a modernist approach to domestic architecture that prioritises geometric experimentation over conventional rectilinear design.

History

Charles Deaton completed the Sculptured House in 1963 on Genesee Mountain, west of Denver. The building gained wider recognition when it appeared in Woody Allen’s sci-fi comedy Sleeper, released in 1973. In the film, the house served as a futuristic setting that complemented the film’s satirical vision of the future.

What you see

The house’s most striking feature is its elliptical form, which curves continuously around its perimeter. This unified curved geometry eliminates conventional corners and creates fluid interior and exterior spaces. Deaton’s design represents an early exploration of organic modernism applied to residential building.

Cultural significance

The Sculptured House endures as a landmark of 1960s experimental architecture. Its appearance in Sleeper introduced the structure to a national audience and cemented its status as an unconventional vision of domestic space. The building remains a reference point for architects interested in geometric form and residential innovation.

Key facts

Location: Genesee Mountain, Jefferson County, Colorado
Coordinates: 39.70055556, −105.27666667
Completed: 1963
Architect: Charles Deaton
Featured in: Sleeper (1973)

Practical information & getting there

The Sculptured House is located on Genesee Mountain west of Denver. It remains a private residence and is not open to the public, though it is visible from public vantage points in the area.

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