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Downsizing with Frank

Posted on July 21, 2017July 22, 2017 by Nick Hayes

Part of organic design, we're learning, is that spaces are sensory, social and evocative; meant for people, not things. 

Posted in History, SpacesTagged American System-Built House, Architecture, ASBH, Cabinets, closets, downsizing, FLW, Frank Lloyd Wright, Organic Design, PrairieLeave a comment

Wood as it should be treated

Posted on February 10, 2017February 10, 2017 by Nick Hayes

Most wood surfaces are undisturbed from the moment they were set in place by the carpenters.

Posted in RestorationsTagged American System-Built House, ASBH, Birch Trim, Cabinets, Elizabeth Murphy House, FLW, Frank Lloyd Wright, Organic Design3 Comments

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    Did you miss the tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's historic Elizabeth Murphy House? Here is a recording.
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    Why did Frank Lloyd Wright keep the drawings he planned to forget?
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    Video: What we can Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright's Forgotten House
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    Presentation: Frank Lloyd Wright Vs. Russell Barr Williamson
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    A quality roof by Frank Lloyd Wright
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    Arthur Richards had a different idea than Frank Lloyd Wright

The Book

The Book "Frank Lloyd Wright's Forgotten House - How and Omission Transformed the Architect's Legacy" (UW-Press) is available at fine local booksellers.
The Book "Frank Lloyd Wright's Forgotten House - How and Omission Transformed the Architect's Legacy" (UW-Press) is available now at fine local booksellers.

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