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Frank Lloyd Wright Designs

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Frank Floyd Wright Designs

Introduction

Frank Floyd is an architect from America who was born in 1867 and died in 1959. He

majored in design and construction of unique structures. His works had a very great impact on

the 20th-century architecture in America. His designs were unique and seemed to be way ahead of

his time. Most of his works got an amazing recognition both within the country and overseas.

After the great architect's death, most of his designs were recognized even more. Below is

example of some of his designs that are considered one of the best by various bodies of designs

and even by the public opinion.

1. Falling water

This is considered by many as his best work of design. From previous studies and

researchers, this work stands out as the most artistic and the most beautiful design amongst the

other works that he did during his time. The house was constructed from 1936 to 1938. It is

located over a waterfall in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Until 1963, the residence served as a

summer holiday camp for Edgar Kaufmann and his family. It was later given to the Western

Pennsylvania Conservancy for public viewing and other official duties. It serves as a museum

too.
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2. Wright’s Home and Studio

This building served as the official residence and studio for Frank Floyd (Hojnicki,

2018). He operated from this place for two decades. During this time, he designed over 150

residential buildings. The building is now under the care of Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation

Trust. A non-profit making organization, which has kept it in shape ever since and presents it to

the public for viewing.

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3. Robbie House

This house is one of the fine arts done by Frank Floyd. It was designed and constructed

from 1908 to 1910 a period of 2 years ("Famous Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright", 2018). The

family though did not enjoy their new home for long. Robbie's house is currently a National

historic site. The house has changed its ownership several times until it was later acquired by the

Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust which restored it and opened it to the public.

4. Hollyhock House

The house was designed by Frank for Aline Barnsdall, an American oil heiress, at the

hills of Hollywood between 1919 and 1921. The building was meant to be part of a mega project

except for the theatre complex that was never finished. The building has been included as part of

Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings. In 1997, the building was made a National Historic Landmark by

the United States of America government.

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5. Taliesin West

This house was built by Frank Floyd at Taliesin West as his residential home during

winter in 1937. The same building also served as his studio and at the same time as a school to

the architectural students some of which he couched. The beautiful house is where Wright

Foundation is currently based, carrying all their operations from this place parallel to the school

of Architecture that is also based at the same place. Taliesin West is a no exemption as it has also

been open for public viewing.

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Reference

Hojnicki, C. (2018). 8 Must-See Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings in the South | Architectural

Digest. Architectural Digest. Retrieved 27 January 2018, from

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/frank-lloyd-wright-buildings-south

Famous Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright. (2018). Google Books. Retrieved 27 January 2018,

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