The Surprising History of the Marin County Civic Center Roof

The Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, California was Frank Lloyd Wright’s largest public project and his last commission. Today the Center is undergoing an ambitious restoration on its iconic blue roof for the first time since its installation 55 years ago.

Tierney Hamilton, Marin Cultural Association | Feb 13, 2019

3D Scans Guide School of Architecture at Taliesin Graduate in Student Lounge Project at Taliesin West

For his thesis project, Jose Amaya, a recent graduate of the School of Architecture at Taliesin (SoAT), is working toward expressing SoAT’s identity, while addressing the need for a student lounge space on Taliesin West’s campus. Here, in part 2 of this series, he explains how the use of technology and 3D scanning has aided tremendously in the process of creating a new lounge.

Jose Amaya | Feb 7, 2019

Avery Library Publishes New Digital Guide to Frank Lloyd Wright

Through a newly published online guide, the Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library of Columbia University is offering a new way to research Frank Lloyd Wright materials. Here, the Avery’s archivist of drawings and archives, Shelley Hayreh, explains the benefits of the guide and some helpful tips for researchers.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jan 31, 2019

Willey House Stories Part 10 – Lo on the Horizon

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 | Jan 24, 2019

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Boulter House for Sale—UPDATE: Sold

Update: the Cincinnati, Ohio, home was listed for $695,000, and sold within one day.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jan 17, 2019

School of Architecture at Taliesin Graduate Reimagines Student Lounge at Taliesin West

For his thesis project, Jose Amaya, a recent graduate of the School of Architecture at Taliesin (SoAT), is working toward expressing SoAT’s identity, while addressing the need for a student lounge space on Taliesin West’s campus. Here, he explains his thought process behind the Broken Lounge Project. This blog is part 1 of a series detailing the construction of a new student lounge.

Jose Amaya | Jan 14, 2019

Guggenheim to Open Daily Beginning in 2019, Celebrating Building’s 60th Anniversary

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum | Jan 11, 2019

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Partners with The Opportunity Tree to Construct Desert Masonry Candle Blocks

The Opportunity Tree members—adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities—worked with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to build and sell desert masonry candle blocks.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jan 4, 2019