S.C. Johnson Administration and Research Tower, Racine, 1936

Gabby Abbot | Feb 12, 2017

The 14-story research tower was a later addition to the building and provides a vertical counterpoint to the horizontal administration building. It is one of only two existing high rise buildings designed by Wright. While I was shooting Wingspread earlier in the day, the staff offered to call and see if I could get a tour. Luckily, the tour guide was available, and I got to photograph for a few hours. Wright is famous for his natural lighting, but I think his designs in both the research tower and the “great workroom” have some of the most incredible balanced light I’ve ever seen as a photographer. It’s the kind of natural light design you never want to stop photographing.

The Whirling Arrow

News and updates from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

A composite image showing four different architectural drawings and blueprints of varying styles and complexity.

Frank Lloyd Wright + Arizona

Frank Lloyd Wright’s connection to Arizona, the location of his personal winter home Taliesin West, runs deep, with his architectural influence seen all over the Valley. Here, PhD student David R. Richardson gives a brief overview of several of Wright’s most notable projects in the Grand Canyon state.

IN TW STUDIO, BRUCE/LING/FLLW. photographer in background. 1954

June 9, 2024 International Archives Day

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Collection includes fine and decorative art, the personal belongings of the Wright’s, the creative output of the Fellowship, archival material, the William Wesley Peters Library, and the historic buildings at Taliesin and Taliesin West. Highlighted below are items currently on view, stored in the vaults, in the Archives, and from the WWP Library.