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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

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

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

Willey House Stories Part 13 – The Plow that Broke the Plains

Steve Sikora | May 3, 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

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

Teaching Gardens: The Sociology of Plants

During Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fellowship, he emphasized the idea of learning by doing, especially when it came to experiences and direct connections to the natural world. He wanted his students to be well-rounded individuals, who had an understanding and connection to nature and the environment. Here Jennifer Gray delves into how Wright’s students learned from nature.

Jennifer Gray | Mar 20, 2019

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