Architecture in Motion: The Gordon Strong Automobile Objective

In the fall of 1924, Chicago businessman Gordon Strong commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design a resort facility for the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain, Maryland, Strong’s rural estate near Washington, D.C. Referred to by client and architect as an “automobile objective,” the structure was to attract the large motoring public which had evolved in post-World War I America. Wright’s design was one of the most striking of his career. Inside it contained a huge domed planetarium; outside it resembled a circular ziggurat, with concrete automobile ramps spiraling up to the top and back down again.

Mark Reinberger | Nov 4, 2019

Learning by Doing Part 4 – The Architecture of Music

In this installment of her Learning by Doing series, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation 2018-2019 Graphic Design Fellow, Meagan Vanderhill, explores the role music has played in the Taliesin Fellowship, and how it connects to architecture.

Meagan Vanderhill | Oct 15, 2019

Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1957 Rose Bowl Parade Float: A Tribute to the Valley of the Sun

In 1956, Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned to design a float for the annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. The eye-catching geometric float was inspired by the Arizona sunshine, and was awarded first place in its category.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Oct 14, 2019

Willey House Stories Part 16 – A Red By Any Other Name

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 | Sep 23, 2019

Frank Lloyd Wright + Arizona

Frank Lloyd Wright’s connection to Arizona, the location of his personal winter home Taliesin West, runs deep, with his architectural influence seen all over the Valley. Here, PhD student David R. Richardson gives a brief overview of several of Wright’s most notable projects in the Grand Canyon state.

David R. Richardson | Sep 12, 2019

Learning by Doing Part 3 – Finding Inspiration in the Ordinary

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 challenges herself to find inspiration in her everyday routine by seeing things through a more creative lens.

Meagan Vanderhill | Sep 11, 2019

A Man 100 Years Ahead of His Time: Excerpts from the Mike Wallace Interview

In 1957, Frank Lloyd Wright appeared on the Mike Wallace Interview, a well-known television program of the late 1950s. Here we share excerpts from the interview, which give insight into Wright’s still-influential thoughts and feelings on a wide variety of topics.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Aug 20, 2019

A Life in Libretto: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Life and Art Take the Stage at Arizona Opera

Much of Frank Lloyd Wright’s life and work has intrigued people all over the world, but the period of his life from 1903 to 1914 was especially tumultuous. In this time, Wright experienced a devastating fire, complex
relationships, and other intense hardships. Over the years, these stories have inspired books and continue to fascinate Wright fans.

This September, Wright’s life and work are taking the stage at Arizona Opera.

Emily Balli | Aug 6, 2019

Learning By Doing Part 2 – In the Kitchen

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 tries her hand at cooking and working in the kitchen, much like members of the Fellowship once did.

Meagan Vanderhill | Aug 2, 2019