Chapter 1
The man of steel
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Chapter 2
The Ransom Canyon masterpiece
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Chapter 3
Sculpting from the inside out
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Chapter 4
An unfinished legacy
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The steel house of Robert Bruno
Ch 4 · An unfinished legacy
roberbruno Robert Bruno's Steel House
Robert Bruno, thirty-five years, welding steel by hand. A house on the canyon rim, a Texas wonder unplanned.
Fun Fact
Bond villain lair: The Steel House is so futuristic and eerie that it is frequently featured on internet forums celebrating 'evil buildings' fit for a movie villain.
Glossary
corten steel (noun)
A steel alloy designed to form a stable, rust-like appearance when exposed to weather. Sculptor Robert Bruno hand-welded 110 tons of this metal for his iconic home in Ransom Canyon.
A steel alloy designed to form a stable, rust-like appearance when exposed to weather. Sculptor Robert Bruno hand-welded 110 tons of this metal for his iconic home in Ransom Canyon.
Quiz
What is one of the common pop culture comparisons made about the Steel House's exterior?
Quiz
What did Robert Bruno famously state was his primary motivation for building the house?