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KJZZ: Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Building Up Architect’s Connection To The Community

In a recent interview with KJZZ, Stuart Graff, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation President and CEO, discussed the Foundation’s latest initiatives as well as Frank Lloyd Wright’s relevance and how his principles are resonating with new generations.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Apr 16, 2019

Architecture Student Builds Rammed Earth Shelter at Taliesin West

When Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fellowship at Taliesin and Taliesin West was first developed, architecture students learned by doing, when they created their own desert shelters to live in. Today, this tradition lives on through School of Architecture at Taliesin students. Conor Denison recently completed his shelter, which incorporates the ancient sustainable building method of rammed earth. Here he dissects the process of creating and building the shelter from start to finish, and what he learned along the way.

Conor Denison | Apr 12, 2019

Did you know there’s a library at Taliesin West?

Since it was first established in 1983, the William Wesley Peters Library at Taliesin West has grown into one of the most extensive collections of architecture and Frank Lloyd Wright-related books, holding more than 38,500 catalogued books.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Apr 10, 2019

Taliesin West Through the Eyes of the Graphic Design Fellow

For nearly a decade, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has invited a graphic designer to work full time on the Marketing and Communication team. The graphic design fellow is responsible for the visual identity of the Foundation, including designing the Frank Lloyd Wright Quarterly magazine. 2018-2019 graphic design fellow, Meagan Vanderhill, is sharing some of her favorite details she’s noticed at Taliesin West.

Meagan Vanderhill | Apr 5, 2019

Robie House Reopens After Interior Restoration

In an effort to restore Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House interiors to their original vision, the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust has worked extensively on repairing and replacing various elements in the home. Now that the restoration project is complete, the Robie House has reopened and is offering new tours and programming.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Apr 3, 2019

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Inflatable Architecture Experiment

In the late 1950s, Frank Lloyd Wright experimented with inflatable architecture when he created Fiberthin Airhouses, an innovative, affordable living space made from a durable nylon material. Like many of Wright’s designs, the Fiberthin Airhouses were seen as a thing of the future.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Mar 29, 2019

Nature Study: Observe, Document, Design!

When observing nature, it’s sometimes easy to overlook the patterns that are in everything. But when you take the time to look closely, nature’s designs and organic beauty become apparent. This activity will inspire you to take what you see in the environment around you and create your very own nature patterns.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Mar 26, 2019

USA Today: Did you know Phoenix blooms in the spring?

Spring has sprung in the desert and there are plenty of places around the Valley to enjoy nature and great weather. Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and desert laboratory, made USA Today’s list of 10 places to visit now.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Mar 25, 2019

Apartment Therapy: There’s a Whole Frank Lloyd Wright Home Collection, and You Can Shop It On Amazon

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation thrives to connect new audiences to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. One way the Foundation is doing this is through new licensed products. Apartment Therapy delves into the Foundation’s licensing initiatives and more in a recent article.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Mar 22, 2019

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