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A collage of eight architectural works featuring horizontal lines, overhanging eaves, and integration with nature, characteristic of Frank Lloyd Wright's design style.

Eight Frank Lloyd Wright Sites Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

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

Learning By Doing Part 1 – Froebel’s Gifts

For the next several months, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation 2018-2019 Graphic Design Fellow, Meagan Vanderhill, will be exploring the concept of learning by doing. Here, she creates a nature pattern inspired by Froebel’s Gifts, childhood education objects that inspired Frank Lloyd Wright, and impacted his philosophy and approach to design.

Meagan Vanderhill | Jun 27, 2019

Arizona Highways: A First-Timer’s View of Taliesin West

In a recent blog, Arizona Highways Managing Editor shared what he learned during his first visit to Taliesin West during Discovery Day, a birthday celebration for Frank Lloyd Wright and a showcase of the latest initiatives at the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jun 24, 2019

Living with Nature: Historic Preservation

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 the topic of historic preservation and share some of the innovative preservation techniques we use at Taliesin and Taliesin West.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jun 24, 2019

Phoenix Home & Garden: The Wright Stuff

With 430 existing Frank Lloyd Wright sites, it’s no small task to visit each and every one. Photographer Andrew Pielage recently spoke with Phoenix Home & Garden magazine about his goal of photographing every Wright structure.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jun 21, 2019

Heloise Crista Sculpted Rich History into Bronze Art

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

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Stuart Richardson House for Sale

The New Jersey three-bedroom, two-bathroom Usonian home, featuring a unique hexagonal floor plan, is listed for $1.2 million.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jun 19, 2019

A Showcase of Ideas: Taliesin Associated Architect Charles Schiffner’s House of the Future

In late 1970s, Charles Schiffner, an architect of Taliesin Associated Architects, the architecture firm created by Frank Lloyd Wright’s apprentices following his passing, was tasked with envisioning what the future of residential living might look like. Schiffner designed the House of the Future as a showcase of ideas, featuring innovative technologies and home automation, many of which are used in homes today.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jun 13, 2019

Willey House Stories Part 14 – Separated at Birth

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 | Jun 11, 2019
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