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News and updates from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
In 1957, Frank Lloyd Wright appeared on the Mike Wallace Interview, a well-known television program of the late 1950s. Here we share excerpts from the interview, which give insight into Wright’s still-influential thoughts and feelings on a wide variety of topics.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Aug 20, 2019
For the upcoming issue of the Frank Lloyd Wright Quarterly magazine, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation partnered with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation to share an in-depth look at one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most well-known buildings. This special summer 2019 issue coincides with the 60th anniversary of when the Guggenheim first opened its doors to the public in 1959.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Aug 13, 2019
The 4,800 square-foot Wilmette, Illinois five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom house is listed for $899,900.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Aug 8, 2019
The Kansas City, Missouri, home, once listed at $1.6 million, will now be sold in a no-reserve auction.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jul 29, 2019
Earlier this year, two students in the historic preservation program at PennDesign, University of Pennsylvania’s Design School, conducted in-depth, on-site research on the historic preservation of Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and desert laboratory in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here they share some of their findings and what they took away from the experience.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jul 15, 2019
In early July, eight Frank Lloyd Wright buildings were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. With this exciting announcement, there was great coverage from dozens of news outlets.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs were made to be of their surroundings. Wright always considered the existing architecture in his design, while still maintaining his unique principles and aesthetic. In this activity, you’ll be working with three examples of architecture to examine how Wright sought underlying patterns to design a building that was uniquely his own, while still respecting the history of the site.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jul 12, 2019
The inscription of a collection of eight Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings marks the first modern architecture designation on the UNESCO World Heritage List in the United States.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jul 7, 2019
If you’ve ever visited Taliesin West, you’ve likely noticed the bronze sculptures placed throughout the site. The unique sculptures hold a rich history, and were created by Heloise Crista, a member of the Fellowship.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jun 20, 2019
