The iconic architect designed hundreds of residential properties in his career—AD spoke with homeowners about the ways Wright’s work impacts their lives
Fallingwater is Wright’s crowning achievement in organic architecture and the American Institute of Architects’ "best all-time work of American architecture.” Its owners, Edgar and Liliane Kaufmann, were a prominent Pittsburgh couple, reputed for their distinctive sense of style and taste.
For four decades AD has shown a spotlight on the creations of one of America's most innovative and iconic architects. Here are just a few of the highlights
Architectural historian Mark Anthony Wilson creates a striking compendium of Frank Lloyd Wright’s West Coast projects
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A home designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright's protégés is now on the market in Clearwater.
Melvyn Maxwell and Sara Stein Smith dreamed of living in a Frank Lloyd Wright house. Here’s how they made it happen on a modest teacher’s salary. By Susan Peck Photography by Brett Mountain If you keep on believing, the dream you wish will come true. If that sounds like a line from a fairy tale, it is. It was also the philosophy that helped Melvyn Maxwell and Sara Stein Smith build their historic Frank Lloyd Wright house in Bloomfield Hills in 1949. The dream began for Melvyn Maxwell (known as Smithy) in 1939, while teaching at a Detroit public school. Mesmerized by a slide presentation of Wright’s Fallingwater house in Pennsylvania, he made a grandiose vow to his fiance, Sara — also a teacher with a modest salary — “One day we will own a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.” According to an excerpt from “Frank Lloyd Wright Remembered,” after a chance meeting with Wright at his home, Taliesin, the Smiths spent hours in the architect’s studio sharing their vision of building one of his homes in Michigan. They wanted it to become a mecca for artists and musicians — hosting small concerts and art exhibitions yearlong. Wright was […]
The troubled history of Fallingwater and controversial, private life and prolific oeuvre of Frank Lloyd Wright are a perfect mix to explore
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of his birth on June 8, the architect's foundation recommended this selection of Wright's top homes open for tours.
“A breathtaking sweeping entry comprised of curved aggregate concrete, copper-accented balustrade and slanted skylights creates a complex, emotional realization of the experience of Wright’s uncommon design.” Photo 5 of 21 in A Standout Home by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Grandson Lists for $2.9M in La...
Recent changes at his namesake foundation and school, plus a sage new museum exhibit, put a necessary twist on a legend’s legacy.
So far, David Romero has digitally reconstructed more than 20 of the famous architect's unrealized projects
6x8 Saguaro art tile by Motawi Tileworks.
In 1927, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a series of twelve monthly covers based on seasonal themes for Liberty magazine. While they were never published on the magazines, the designs endure as a lasting part of the Wright legacy.
Photo 3 of 10 in This $2.3M Vancouver Midcentury Was Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes. From midcentury modern to prefab housing and renovations, these stylish spaces suit every taste.
Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW), America's greatest architect, designed over 4000 stained glass windows for his iconic Prairie-style buildings mainly during the period 1900 to 1923.…
The iconic architect designed hundreds of residential properties in his career—AD spoke with homeowners about the ways Wright’s work impacts their lives
Fallingwater has been called the greatest all time work of American architecture. This print is the result of melding 5 exposures into one unique print, highlighting the architectural beauty of this masterpiece. Own a stunning fine art print of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater to own, or give as a gift.
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How influential was Frank Lloyd Wright? UNESCO inscribed eight of his sites to the World Heritage List. See why his work is worthy of this global recognition.
The original conception of the Taliesin 2 Floor Lamp was in 1933, when Frank Lloyd Wright converted the existing gymnasium of his Hillside Home School, located in Spring Green, Wisconsin, into a theater. He designed lighting pendants composed of rectangular light boxes and plywood shields to be suspended from the tall ceiling. These fixtures proved to be a lighting innovation, providing comfortable indirect light without the use of glass or shades. In 1952, when the theater was rebuilt following a fire, Wright modified the design of the original fixtures for use in the dining room, attaching them to the oak beam overhead. He found their soft indirect light so pleasing that he had a standing floor lamp of the same design fabricated for use in Taliesin, his Wisconsin home. The Taliesin 2 Floor Lamp arrives fully assembled. Simply remove the lamp from the packaging and plug it in. The lamp has (10) 15 Watt incandescent bulbs pre-installed as well as an on/off foot switch for easy power management. Weight: 28 lbs. Height: 80”. Base: 16" X 16”. PLEASE NOTE: This is a made-to-order item and requires a custom shipping quote. Once you place your order we will contact you with the shipping cost. This item does not qualify for free shipping, expedited shipping, discount offers or gift wrap. Your credit card will not be charged until you have confirmed your order including shipping. Special order restocking rules apply to returns; see Shipping Info page for details.
Tagged: Living Room, Bench, Pendant Lighting, Light Hardwood Floor, Wood Burning Fireplace, Chair, Standard Layout Fireplace, Wall Lighting, Ottomans, Sectional, Coffee Tables, and Rug Floor. Photo 1 of 16 in A Frank Lloyd Wright–Inspired Craftsman in Los Angeles Asks $2.4M.
The Sondern-Adler house in Kansas City, Missouri, is an early Usonian design by Frank Lloyd Wright, meant to be lower-cost.
my brother the architect (mentioned in this post) has 444 folders with 5,700 pictures on his computer sorted by name & date of rad architects, houses & buildings. i forced him to give me a copy (not…
Ezra Stoller, the architect's photographer of choice, captured nearly all of his iconic works
You can book an overnight stay at six of these iconic homes.
The Decorologist explores PPG Paint's relaunched collection of Frank Lloyd Wright colors from iconic Fallingwater and Taliesen West.
Exploring one of Frank Lloyd Wright's signature buildings in photos
A Kansas City, Missouri home designed by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright will hit the auction block August 12.
Built in 1952, the 2,553-square-foot Arizona home was originally to be donated to the School of Architecture at Taliesin, before going on the market
The Sondern-Adler house in Kansas City, Missouri, is an early Usonian design by Frank Lloyd Wright, meant to be lower-cost.
The design often contains an attached garage together with patio area. You've created an architecture that you
Officials doubted that the famed architect's Johnson Wax headquarters in Racine, Wis., was structurally sound. But no one questions the master. CNET Road Trip 2013 checked out the stunning building.
It's the first time the United States has nominated works of modern architecture
A MoMA retrospective of his works from the 1890s to the 1950s includes some works that have never been displayed publicly.
