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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

Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice House Featured in ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Hits the Market

The eight-bedroom home that was recently featured on the hit TV show “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is
located on nearly two acres of land in New Jersey and is on the market for $2.5 million.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jan 13, 2020

Water Cycle in a Jar

When building a structure by or on water, it’s important the architect has a good understanding of the element, and how it functions in its different forms. In this activity, you’ll create and witness the water cycle by using four everyday supplies.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jan 8, 2020

AZ Big Media: Taliesin West Takes Contemporary Approach to Historic Preservation

In a recent article, AZ Big Media shared more about the upcoming projects that the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s preservation teams are working on at Taliesin and Taliesin West.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jan 1, 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

Living with Nature: Passive Energy Techniques

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 how Frank Lloyd Wright used the natural environment to create more comfortable structures.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Dec 23, 2019

Our House: Christmas 1958 at Taliesin West

Olgivanna Lloyd Wright, Frank Lloyd Wright’s wife, wrote a series of essays titled, “Our House” for the Capital Times of Madison, Wisconsin from 1958-1962. Here, in this December 1958 writing, she shares an intimate account of Frank Lloyd Wright’s final Christmas celebration at Taliesin West.

Olgivanna Lloyd Wright | Dec 20, 2019

How well do you know Frank Lloyd Wright?

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Dec 17, 2019

The Atom Brick x Frank Lloyd Wright: Q&A with Founder Adam Reed Tucker

The Atom Brick, a company that seeks to inspire today’s builders to create the world around them using interconnecting bricks, collaborated with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to produce three of Wright’s most well-known buildings.

To learn more about what went into creating these building kits, we spoke with Adam Reed Tucker, founder and design-visionary at The Atom Brick.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Dec 12, 2019