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Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Unveils UNESCO Plaque at Taliesin West

In recognition of the inscription of a collection of eight Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation unveiled a new plaque at Taliesin West.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jan 15, 2020

Willey House Stories Part 17 – Roll Down to Levittown

Every house has stories to tell, particularly if the house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Some stories are familiar. Some are even true. Some, true or not, have been lost to time, while others are yet to be told. Steve Sikora, owner of the Malcom Willey House, continues his exploration of the home and its influence on architecture and society.

Steve Sikora | Dec 27, 2019

Preservation of Taliesin West Board Room Completed

In the third and final part of this series, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Taliesin West Preservation Manager Emily Butler reflects on the process of preserving Taliesin West’s Board Room, and discusses some of the finishing touches that helped bring the space to its former glory.

Emily Butler | Nov 1, 2019

University of Oklahoma Students Explore Rich History of Design at Taliesin West

In May, 13 students from the University of Oklahoma’s Gibbs College of Architecture visited Taliesin West for an eight-day immersive program where they studied Frank Lloyd Wright’s design through in-depth, studio-based experiences.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Oct 4, 2019

New Pathway Material Installed at Taliesin West Increases Site Accessibility

As the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation continues ongoing efforts to improve and preserve both Taliesin and Taliesin West, through a Challenge Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, we were recently able to increase the accessibility of Taliesin West by installing stabilized decomposed granite throughout the site. We spoke with Emily Butler, Foundation preservation manager to learn more about the project and overall benefits of the new material.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Oct 1, 2019

Living with Nature: Recycling and Reusing

As the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation embraces more sustainable, innovative practices in our preservation work and beyond, we’re sharing some of these methods, and providing some tips on how you can incorporate these practices into your own home and life. Here, we discuss recycling materials, and share more about how we reuse materials in our preservation efforts at Taliesin and Taliesin West.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Sep 25, 2019

The Whirling Arrow