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UPENN Students Uncover History at Taliesin West through Preservation Research

Earlier this year, two students in the historic preservation program at PennDesign, University of Pennsylvania’s Design School, conducted in-depth, on-site research on the historic preservation of Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and desert laboratory in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here they share some of their findings and what they took away from the experience.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jul 15, 2019

Preservation Team Uses Modern Techniques to Restore Taliesin West Board Room

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Taliesin West Preservation Manager Emily Butler dissects the process of the preservation of Taliesin West’s Board Room, and how the team is utilizing innovative technologies to embrace the Board Room’s rich history, as well as uncover new details of the historic space.

Emily Butler | May 28, 2019

Living with Nature: Solar Power

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 how we’re harnessing the power of the sun to greatly reduce our energy consumption.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Apr 22, 2019

Willey House Stories Part 12 – One Thousand Words

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 | Mar 15, 2019

Architectural Digest: PennDesign Announces Partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

Architectural Digest featured the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Design Graduate Program in Historic Preservation.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Feb 14, 2019

Willey House Stories Part 10 – Lo on the Horizon

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 | Jan 24, 2019

Infographic: A Year in Review

Thanks to your support through grants, individual gifts, and memberships, we exceeded our own expectations in 2018. We were able to welcome nearly 140,000 people from around the world to Frank Lloyd Wright’s most personal creations, Taliesin and Taliesin West, and ensure that these spaces were conserved and shared, using thoughtful, meaningful practices. Check out some of the ways your support helped advance the way we build and live at Taliesin and Taliesin West in 2018.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Dec 28, 2018

10 Little Known Facts About Frank Lloyd Wright’s Winter Home

Every piece of Taliesin West has a story, and with each visit, there’s an opportunity to make a new discovery.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Dec 14, 2018

A Complete Work of Art

Frank Lloyd Wright wove together multiple works of art to ensure his Taliesin Estate was an organic, harmonious entity.

Margo Stipe | Nov 16, 2018
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