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A slideshow of Frank Lloyd Wright homes for Sale or Sold recently.

My favorite was number 2. It had a more homey look and feel to it. One that looked more suitable for an average type of lifestyle, imo.
I also liked number 1. That would be be my second choice.. something of a Southern Plantation look to it..
 
I like #1 as well and not just because it is in Chicago. Did you see #8 is considered the most liveable, it's in Oak Park and I know just about where it is. Nothing here really comes up to Falling Water, I will have to get a picture of that. I doubt if I could live in something so stone cold but as far as the Architecture goes, I find it absolutely brilliant. In many of his homes the furniture is built right into the home.
 
I looked at all of them, Lilly. I went back and looked at number 8 again. It had different levels. This type of house doesn't appeal to me much any more..

But they are all classics since they seemingly have stood the test of time. He was probably ahead of his time.. There is a FlW home about 50 miles from me.. It is modest looking in some regards but still has his signature style.. It doesn't look quite as cold as some of those shown in your slide show though. :D
 
The stream flows roughly parallel to (and partially under) the house, but breaks at an angle away from the house at the falls, creating an impression of water flowing out from right under the middle of the house. The sound of the flowing water fills the house continually. The cantilevered levels symbolically resonate with the rock ledges below.

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That pic and description is just amazing.. that falling water sound would be so lovely and soothing.. :D
 
Addy said:
Okay.. forget everything I said,, I want that one!! :cool:
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I know, I could be persuaded to live there in a minute. I wonder how far one would have to go for milk? Addy, I guess if we could afford to live there we could have it delivered. :D
 
Well it's up to you, I didn't buy a ticket. If you win you can buy the house and I'll buy the food. hahahaha OK?
 
lilly said:
Well it's up to you, I didn't buy a ticket. If you win you can buy the house and I'll buy the food. hahahaha OK?
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Heck yeah! I'll go even further & throw a party for everyone on PJ.. if I were to win! :D
 
Last night after signing out I checked the winning lottery numbers. Nada... no winner of power ball here.. :p sorry, the party is off! :rolleyes:

I located a few pictures of a Frank L. Wright home here in my state, the only one, BTW. It was completed in 1952. He died in 1959. This was a featured home in our local newspaper several years ago. The residents are the original owners.. unless both have died... actually the husband did pass away.. but his widow remained in the house.

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Oh shoot, I always love a party. ;)

Thanks for the pictures, I never saw that one and it must have been one of his last.
 
lilly said:
Oh shoot, I always love a party. ;)

Thanks for the pictures, I never saw that one and it must have been one of his last.
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YW, Lilly.. Maybe next time I will be luckier.. then it will be par'taee time.. :D BTW,, some lucky person in Florida had the winning lottery ticket!
 
My favorites (because I grew up in California) are his single story ranch homes. I love the upper windows. I always thought the outside of his homes trick the eye because when you go inside they seem to be unexpectedly airy indoor/outdoor spaces. He was brilliant with window/wall placement and honoring the outdoor elements.

Here is a perfect example of that inside look:

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/central-valley-frank-lloyd-wri-79690

I edited this because I meant to say ranch homes and accidentally said Prairie. It is FLW's California ranches that I love!
 
Addy said:
YW, Lilly.. Maybe next time I will be luckier.. then it will be par'taee time.. :D BTW,, some lucky person in Florida had the winning lottery ticket!
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I talked with my Son today and he didn't tell me he won all that money. lol
 
Minotaur said:
My favorites (because I grew up in California) are his single story ranch homes. I love the upper windows. I always thought the outside of his homes trick the eye because when you go inside they seem to be unexpectedly airy indoor/outdoor spaces. He was brilliant with window/wall placement and honoring the outdoor elements.

Here is a perfect example of that inside look:

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/central-valley-frank-lloyd-wri-79690

I edited this because I meant to say ranch homes and accidentally said Prairie. It is FLW's California ranches that I love!
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Yes Mary, those California ranches are nice and very popular. In the slideshow I posted first the one in Cincinnati is a ranch but not the same architecture as I remember the C.R if I remember correctly.
 
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