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The Garden Room At Taliesin West

Work on restoring the Garden Room was completed in 2021. The Preservation and Collections teams bring us back in time with historical colors and materials at Taliesin West.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Apr 19, 2023

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Greentouch Home Launch New Usonia Collection

Bath furniture inspired by the legendary architect, designer, writer, and educator. Frank Lloyd Wright created all aspects of his homes —including furnishings that transform the spaces they inhabit. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation worked closely with Greentouch Home to reinterpret Wright’s sketches, photos, and drawings from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives as this new bath furniture that draws on design influences from his most iconic projects.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Mar 31, 2023

Masselink’s Painted Screen Conservation Completed

The image at the top shows some of the accumulated effects of exposure, deposition of surface grime, and staining from water damage needing to be addressed.

Pat Evans | Mar 21, 2023

Book Review: A Brave and Lovely Woman

Stuart Graff | Mar 16, 2023

Willey House Stories Part 22: Calling the Kettle Back—Chapter 7: Repatriation

In this seven-chapter subseries of the Willey House Stories, Steve Sikora reflects on Frank Lloyd Wright’s fireplaces, their purpose, and meaning—and the search for one missing kettle. You can read the previous chapters by clicking on the links at the bottom of this post.

Steve Sikora | Feb 17, 2023

Willey House Stories Part 22: Calling the Kettle Back—Chapter 6: Transcendental Flame

In this seven-chapter subseries of the Willey House Stories, Steve Sikora reflects on Frank Lloyd Wright’s fireplaces, their purpose, and meaning—and the search for one missing kettle. You can read the previous chapters to date by clicking on the links at the bottom of this post.

Steve Sikora | Feb 10, 2023

Willey House Stories Part 22: Calling the Kettle Back—Chapter 5: Benefits of the Fireplace

In this seven-chapter subseries of the Willey House Stories, Steve Sikora reflects on Frank Lloyd Wright’s fireplaces, their purpose and meaning—and the search for one missing kettle. Subsequent chapters will follow over the next few weeks.

Steve Sikora | Feb 3, 2023

SRP Volunteers In Action At Taliesin West

SRP (Salt River Project) employee volunteers donate their time to help with trail maintenance at Taliesin West. These efforts help with the preservation and conservation of the surrounding areas.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Feb 1, 2023

Willey House Stories Part 22: Calling the Kettle Back—Chapter 4: A Heritage of Cooking Fires

In this seven-chapter subseries of the Willey House Stories, Steve Sikora reflects on Frank Lloyd Wright’s fireplaces, their purpose and meaning—and the search for one missing kettle. Subsequent chapters will follow over the next few weeks.

Steve Sikora | Jan 27, 2023