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The Personal Library of Frank Lloyd Wright Gets a New Website

Architectural historian Paul V. Turner, collaborating with the Stanford University Library, has developed a database and website devoted to Frank Lloyd Wright’s library. The books that inspired Wright’s life, philosophy, and work are compiled and discussed in this website, which has just now been made public.

Paul Turner | Jul 15, 2020

Vanguard Supports Virtual Education Initiatives for Kids

Are you and your family sheltering at home? Since young aspiring architects can’t come to us, we’ve found new ways to bring Frank Lloyd Wright’s famed principles of organic architecture and solutions-based design directly into your homes. Find out how Vanguard has helped support the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s efforts to keep kids engaged online with Virtual Summer Camps and a Virtual Classroom.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jul 13, 2020

Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom: Discovering Light

Learn how Frank Lloyd Wright became a mastermind with light by using a flashlight around your home in this fun, illuminating activity.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jul 8, 2020

Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom: The Nature of Abstract Art

Frank Lloyd Wright was inspired by the lines and patterns found throughout the Sonoran Desert. For this Virtual Classroom activity, you will observe the nature all around you and use it to create your own abstract art piece.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jun 30, 2020

Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom: One Paper, One Structure

Test yourself with this short family activity to see if you can create a home or structure entirely from just one piece of paper. Frank Lloyd Wright worked in a very self-defined style and now, like Wright, it’s your turn to build something unique with just a sheet of paper that reflects your creative style.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jun 17, 2020

Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom: “Iggy Peck, Architect” Book Reading

This Virtual Classroom features a special video storytime reading of “Iggy Peck, Architect,” a children’s book by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jun 10, 2020

Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom: Designing for Extreme Environments

Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings for a variety of harsh environments. One of his top priorities for his buildings was to keep people safe. In this activity, your family will take part in an extreme design challenge. Like Wright, you’ll be tasked to design a home within a harsh environment while finding ways to keep your family safe in such an extreme place.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jun 3, 2020

Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom: Recreate Your Space with the Magicplan

For a new summer Virtual Classroom project, we’ll learn about Frank Lloyd Wright’s Elements of Design while using a Magicplan 2D/3D floor plan app to redesign and recreate our spaces!

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | May 27, 2020

Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom Activity 6: Final Project

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has collaborated with the Paradise Valley School District to create K-12 curriculum. This is the final 6th activity from that collaboration. For the Virtual Classroom’s Activity 6, kids will take what they have learned From Activities 1-5 to complete their final project—an artwork inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s renowned, colorful art glass.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | May 20, 2020

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