The Drafting Studio At Taliesin West

The Drafting Studio at Taliesin West

The Drafting Studio was constructed from 1938-1941, along with the other spaces in the historic core. The studio’s layout recalls Taliesin West during Wright’s lifetime and celebrates the many projects that were imagined in this space.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT & APPRENTICES IN THE DRAFTING STUDIO AT TALIESIN WEST. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives (The Museum of Modern Art | Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, New York). All rights reserved.

Now is your chance to explore twelve groundbreaking designs produced at Taliesin West, from world-famous to lesser-known works by America’s greatest architect. We encourage you to engage with the space to learn about each project including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, S.C. Johnson and Son Research Tower, and more. Be inspired by Wright’s creations in their historical context and ignite your own creative spark!

To see the new drafting studio layout that is indicative of Taliesin West during Wright’s lifetime, purchase a Self-Guided Audio Tour or Behind-The-Scenes Guided Tour today!

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Header image: Interior of drafting studio, ca. 1959.

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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.

IN TW STUDIO, BRUCE/LING/FLLW. photographer in background. 1954

June 9, 2024 International Archives Day

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Collection includes fine and decorative art, the personal belongings of the Wright’s, the creative output of the Fellowship, archival material, the William Wesley Peters Library, and the historic buildings at Taliesin and Taliesin West. Highlighted below are items currently on view, stored in the vaults, in the Archives, and from the WWP Library.