While many of us appreciate vacation for the simple pleasure it affords us of spending time with loved ones, not working, and mainly just living in the moment, others like to learn something while on vacation. To do this, many people opt to combine time off and travel with seeing something instructive, often a site of historical interest, possibly artwork. One traveler decided to dedicate part of his vacation to visiting some architectural treasures, specifically Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Homes. Frank Lloyd Wright was a prolific architect with a highly distinct style. Moreover, his homes are not limited to one area of the country. Many wonderful examples of his style can be found in Oak Park Illinois. But, other wonderful homes are available to view in Madison, Wisconsin and Scottsdale, Arizona too. Besides being quite possibly America’s best known architect, Wright was and remains world renowned. By visiting both the Madison and the Scottsdale homes in short order our traveler was able to see not just two great examples of his work but examples that were meant to fit into very different areas and climates. Frank Lloyd Wright created homes for more than six decades. His homes were known to be very organic, many in what was called the Prairie style of architecture, low to the ground and appearing to fit in with the earth around it. Visually, these homes were generally single story and built with natural materials. The inner floor plans were precursors of the modern open floor plans of today. One tactic often uses was called compress and release, whereby a small low-ceilinged hallway would give way to a room with a high ceiling. Wright the man was an egotistical creative with giant appetites. The Madison and Scottsdale residences were both personal homes and studio retreats for Wright, therefore especially important. Overseen currently by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, visitors can book tours. A small graduate study program also uses the Madison home. The two Taliesin homes derive their names from Wright’s Welsh ancestry. The term translates as “shining brow.” As our traveler considered it, both homes are located on the brow of hilltops, therefore the term felt apt. Besides the Madison home, near his birth site, the area is festooned with many Wright designs. The home itself was the site of a grizzly mass murder. The Scottsdale home features a stone exterior, an aluminum bathroom and lots of examples of compression and release.
Key Takeaways:
- Frank Lloyd Wright built two famous homes which are a great tourist destination.
- His designs are famous for harmonising with nature and blending into the surrounding landscape.
- People interested in visiting the homes can take tours and learn about their various scandals and disasters.
“It’s interesting to visit the homes that close together, as you are able to compare and contrast them, the climate, and the architecture.”
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