Arizona, Finale…Frank Lloyd Wright
On our way from Mesa to Sedona, we passed an exit that said, “Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd” in Scottsdale. I remembered Frank Lloyd Wright built a home/studio, Talesin West,to train students in architecture. On our way back from Sedona, we took a detour and spent several hours at the site. For an architect, this is absolutely a bucket list item. FLW is undoubtedly the most famous american architect of all time. He practiced for nearly seven decades prior to his death in 1959. He fathered the “Prarie Style”, Unisonian Homes, and Organic Architecture. He was using passive solar design in 1937-38 during the construction of Talesin West. Ready for the tour, here we go. Please note, the images are of things that I found interesting and not necessarily in the order encountered nor did I capture everything.
As you can see, organic is the word here. Wright was a known for using local materials and designing structures that seemed to grow from the landscape or live in harmony with the surroundings. As a very private man, the entrance to his buildings was not always a prominent feature of the design.
Welcome to the personal office of Frank Lloyd Wright. The roof here is made of canvas panels that bring natural light into the space. They can be opened and closed to control natural breezes and cool the space. What about rain you ask, well when you only get about seven inches of rainfall per year, it’s not a big deal…apparently.
I never thought I would ever find myself standing the office of Frank Lloyd Wright!
Stay tuned for Wordless Wednesday, featuring interiors.
Monday’s Music Moves Me
This week is a freedom of choice week. When I’m in my truck my radio is on Sirius channel 63, The Chris Stapleton station. I believe it may be the most diverse playlist available. There is everything from Bob Dylan to Jelly Roll. There is classic country, modern country, blues, 50′-60’s pop, rock, big band, folk and bluegrass. Almost every day I hear an artist, band or song that is new to me or I haven’t listened to in a long time, so here are a few things I have heard recently.
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He had some really interesting builds. We have several here in MN. That spread you were at is amazing.
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Wright had an incredible sense of space and the heart of an artist. There were issues with many of his designs, but the end results were simply amazing.
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I would have loved to visit his home. I knew right away that you couldn’t pass this up. It’s a beautiful home.
I love bluegrass.
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For an architect, this is definitely a Holy Grail/Bucket List item.
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I entertained the idea of studying architecture after high school, but lacked the confidence and foresight to pursue and to this day I wonder “what if” I had, how would things be today? Of course, I’m happy where I am and I feel I made the right decision and I believe whole heartedly God used my self-esteem issues to lead me where I needed to go at that time. I love a variety of music and while traveling you’re sure to pick up some interesting tunes to help pass the time. Thanks for sharing your travel pix and music this week on the dance floor. Have a boogietastic week, my friend!
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I took my first drafting class in the 9th grade and never looked back. Architecture was all I ever wanted to do.
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I’d never heard of Madeleine Edwards but what an absolute find! Thank you! She’s great! Off to listen to more of her stuff. #MondayMusicMovesMe
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I had never heard of her either, but that’s why I listen to The Chris Stapleton XM station.
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I’m so glad you got to see the house, I know any architect would consider it a must.
Such diverse music, I think I’d enjoy that station, too, if I had satellite radio.
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I just never crossed my mind that I would find myself standing in the office of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Thats pretty cool to visit his home. I always wanted to go to see his house.e ” Falling Waters”…one day I will. Some good songs. Im not a big country fan but that gal singing Dolly and me has a great voice. I love Pink!!
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I recently got a Mac laptop to replace my Windows laptop from 2012, and I am having issues commenting on both yours and some other WordPress blogs. I use the laptop outside, where I like to listen to the music. So I don’t think you ever got my comment from earlier today-I’m using my Windows desktop right now. In June I am attending a wedding in a suburban Philadelphia house of worship designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and I would love taking the Talesin detour you did. I gave up Sirius/XM some months ago; otherwise I would investigate channel 63. Quite a selection. My favorites were the first two songs. Alana ramblinwitham
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