PrairieMod reader Marty Hackl sent word of a couple of troubling preservation issues concerning some John S. Van Bergen-designed buildings. More after the jump...
Architecture
Sydney’s Opera House Gets The Lego Treatment
Gizmodo recently spilled the beans on the latest addition to the Lego Architecture series: The iconic Sydney Opera House by Jørn Utzon. I'll let readers weigh-in on how well this little plastic brick version emulates the original. More here.
Image via Gizmodo
Enjoy A Slice Of Wright
The Salt Lake Tribune ran an interesting restaurant tip that might appeal to those of us hungry for architecture: A new Salt Lake City area pizza restaurant called Amore offers a pie they call the “Frank Lloyd Wright” which features marinated mushrooms, fresh arugula and a drizzle of black truffle oil. Whet your appetite here.
Image via sltrib.com
Wright Movie News
Get your popcorn and Junior Mints ready! The Chicago Tribune features a story detailing more info on the Frank Lloyd Wright movie currently in the works. Read it here.
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Other Hyde Park Area Houses Of Interest
In perusing the Hyde Park Herald for the info on the Heller open house, I saw several other architectural works for sale in the area. If you can't get Heller, perhaps you might be interested in:
• Harry Weese's "Red Brick" townhouse (1966)
• One of Keck & Keck's Gottschalk Apartments (1937)
• George Washington Maher's Magerstadt "Poppy" House (1906)
Image via hpherald.com
Heller Open House
News from a post on The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy's "Wright Chat" message board that the early Wright masterpiece on the market, the Isidore Heller House, will be having an open house from 1-3pm on Sunday February 19, 2012. If you're in the area, check it out. More info here.
Image via hpherald.com
Steve Job's "Likeler" Is No Eichler
Apparently, the much discussed topic of Apple founder Steve Jobs' boyhood home being an "Eichler" was not totally accurate. According to the Eichler Network website, Jobs' childhood home was actually a "Likeler" — most likely the work of famed builder Joesph Eichler’s original architects, Anshen and Allen, who designed Jobs' residence for Mackay Homes.
Be that as it may, Mod architectural design still had its impact on the young Jobs. Read more about it here.
Image via the Eichler Network website
Early Eco-City Faces The Future
Here's a link to an article from the New York TImes website about the transitional period facing Arcosanti, the experimental eco-city in the Arizona desert designed and built by Paolo Soleri. Read more here.
Image via the NYT
Reminder: Iannelli Project Needs Your Help!
Just a reminder to PrairieMod readers: a couple weeks ago I put out a call for artwork, photos, letters, and other related items associated with the Iannelli Studios.
I'm currently working on the design of a new book project: the first comprehensive monograph on Alfonso Iannelli and the Iannelli Studios that is slated to be published later this year.
To make the book a success (both for content and visually) I'm reaching out to PrairieMod readers to see if anyone has Iannelli-related photos, drawings, artwork, letters, etc. that they'd be willing to share hi-res images of for possible inclusion in the book.
Thanks to those that have responded already! I've gotten some great leads already and some generous offers.
If you have such items, please contact me at eric@prairiemod.com and I'll be happy to discuss the project and your Iannelli items with you in more detail.
Image via PrairieMod
Cooley House Gets Grant
Thenewsstar.com reports that the Walter Burley Griffin-designed Cooley House in Monroe, Louisiana has been awarded a $5,000 grant that will assist in its ongoing preservation by the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation. Read more here.
Image via thenewsstar.com
Architecture And Steak
The next time you have a hankerin' for a steak and would like it served while enjoying some progressive architecture, then check out Fields at the Wilderness in the Wisconsin Dells, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice, James Dresser. Whet your appetite here.
Image via Fields at the Wilderness
Witness To Arizona History
Here's a link to a news piece from abc15.com about Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice, Cornelia Brierly, and her life as a witness to Arizona's history while living at Taliesin West. Read and see more here.
Image via abc15.com
Pittsburgh's Industrial Strength House
PrairieMod reader, John D., sends a link to an article in the New York Times about the dramatic industrial-inspired home in Pittsburgh, PA with a dramatic cantilever. Read more about it here.
Image via the New York Times website
The World's Second City
One of Chicago's enduring monikers is "The Second City," even though we're technically behind both New York and Los Angeles for size. However, according to a recent ranking of the world's best skylines by Diserio.com, Chicago is still "two-iffic" (coming in a slim second only to Hong Kong. New York and Los Angeles? #3 and #34 respectively. See the rankings and the methods used to calculate them here.
Image via diserio.com
Neutra Building Illegal Remodel Halted
The LA Times reports that Newport Beach officials have ordered a real estate investor to stop gutting the interior the Richard Neutra-designed Mariners Medical Arts building (1963) which had been saved from demolition in 2009. Sadly, it seems the whole upstairs of the building was gutted before a preservationist blew the whistle on the non-permitted work. Read more about it here.
Image via latimes.com
Le Corbusier-Designed Building Damaged By Fire
The Guardian reports that the Le Corbusier-designed La Cité Radieuse housing estate (1947-1951) in Marseille, one of France's most important modern architectural landmarks, was damaged by fire on February 10, 2012. Read more about it here.
Image via guardian.co.uk
Architectural Bling
Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the one in your life that loves architecture and jewelry? Then consider something from Andrea Panico's Little Architecture collection, as featured in New York Magazine. More here.
Image via nymag.com
Historic Restoration Looks Up
Here's a link to an article about restoration craftsman, Bill Schermerhorn Jr., and his work restoring historic architecture in Ottawa and Chicago (specifically, the Louis Sullivan-designed Carson Pirie Scott & Co. building). Read more here.
Image via mywebtimes.com
Gang Up On Cicero
Blair Kamin's recent article in the Chicago Tribune discusses the unlikely pairing of architect Jeanne Gang's creative vision and the reputation-sullied Chicago suburb of Cicero. Ms. Gang's idea on display at a new exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York re-imagines Cicero as a "Vertical Neighborhood" meets the "Born-Again Factory." Intrigued? Read more here and see a graphic about Gang's idea here.
Image via the Chicago Tribune
Chicago Modern: More Than Mies
Landmarks Illinois' Save Prentice coalition has created a new blog our called “Chicago Modern: More than Mies” that anyone interested in the preservation of our Modern cultural heritage should check out. The coalition also has a series of events coming up under the same name. Check out the blog here and the events you won't want to "Mies" here.
Image via Save Prentice coalition
Wright & Maher At Auction
Rago Arts and Auction Center announced its first 20th Century Design auction for the year and it includes some Frank Lloyd Wright-related items—including a set of blueprints for the Sidney Bazett Residence (1939) in Hillsborough, California. Also in the auction is a pair of art glass windows attributed to George Washington Maher (c. 1910). See all the items here.
Images via ragoarts.com
"B" Is For Bott House
The Kansas City Star is showcasing an "A to Z" of area architecture. "B" includes a look at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Bott House (1956). See photos here.
Image via kansascity.com
Dog House With A Pedigree
"Eddie's House", the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed pooch pad once attached to his Berger House (1950-1957) in San Anselmo, California, has been getting a lot of press lately. It's even been reconstructed and showcased recently as part of the promotion for Michael Miner's film "Romanza". Here's a link to another article on this pedigreed dog house.
Image via flavorwire.com
Inside The Arts & Crafts Home
The Pleasant Home Foundation recently announced their free lecture series titled "Inside the Arts & Crafts Home". This year's series is sponsored by the John Toomey Gallery and will begin February 23, 2012 at the Oak Park Public Library. To see the list of lectures and find out more, follow the link.
Image via The Pleasant Home Foundation
Schindler's Goodwin House For Sale
Rudolph Schindler's 1941 Goodwin House in Studio City, CA is on the market for $750,000.
The interior has been "whitewashed", but a sensitive and dedicated new owner could work wonders to bring this Modernist gem back to its former glory. See the listing here.
First images via redfin.com/historic image via Getty Research Institute
Architecture Goes Digital
Here's a link to a New York Times interview with Timothy Sakamoto of in-D media, the company behind the sleek Planet Architecture CD-ROMs and apps. Read it here.
Image via NYT website
Celebrating T-West
Mark H. sends word that the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation will be hosting a special 75th Anniversary celebration for Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West on February 16, 2012. Find out more after the jump...
Saving A Cincinnati Mod Kitchen
Here's a link to an article about the efforts of Chuck Lohre and Janet Groeber to save an innovative Modernist kitchen designed in 1960 by Taliesin architect, John deKoven Hill, for the Corbett House in Cincinnati, OH. The house's owners agreed to let the couple remove the kitchen and now the quest is on to find a new home for it. Read more here.
Image via House Beautiful magazine
2012 "Mid-Century Marvelous" Home Tour Date Announced
The Historic Preservation League of Oregon just announced the date for their 2012 Mid-Century Marvelous Home Tour! Last year the tour featured eight Oak Hills Robert Rummer houses; this year's lineup has yet to be announced. Those interested in visiting the Portland area for this event should also consider touring Oregon's only Frank Lloyd Wright home, the Gordon House. Portland, Oregon, is awash with mint condition mid-century homes and agents devoted to marketing them — who knows what you'll stumble upon?
Image via Mid-Century Marvelous Home Tour
Peering At The Pier Designs
Blair Kamin's Cityscapes blog takes an in-depth look at the re-design concepts proposed for Chicago's Navy Pier. Two of the five finalists seem to rise above the rest for their creativity and bold moves. Read more here.
Image via Cityscapes
Broward On Vimeo
Randolph H. sends a link to a Vimeo video, produced by Third Act Films, showcasing architect Bob Broward, who on February 6, 2012, was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. Watch it here.
Image via Vimeo
A Wright Study On The Pebbles & Balch Store Remodel
The architectural collector and scholar, Douglas Steiner, has contributed much to the study of Frank Lloyd Wright's work through his amazing website. One recent addition to the site is a in-depth study of one of Wright lesser-known (and now lost) Oak Park, IL commissions: The remodeling of the Pebbles & Balch Store (1907) that once stood on Lake Street. Read and learn more here.
Image via Douglas Steiner
Big Bernoudy For Sale
Scott T. found an almost 7000 square foot William Adair Bernoudy-designed home for sale in Ladue, MO. Check it out here.
Image via kw.com
Usonia Meets Jazz
The Wall Street Journal recently featured an article on Jazz legend, Rudy Van Gelder. Little known to many, perhaps, is that the famed Van Gelder Recording Studio in Englewood Cliffs, NJ was designed by Usonian architect, David Henken. Read more about how Van Gelder chose Henken and was inspired to build Usonian here.
Image via acapella.harmony-central.com
Stay On Target...
Crain's Business Chicago reports that the new downtown flagship Target store inside the former Louis Sullivan-designed Carson Pirie Scott & Co. store on State street is scheduled to open on July 29, 2012. Read more about it here.
Image via Blair Kamin/Cityscapes
Van Bergen's Miller House Still For Sale
Curbed Chicago wonders why the Allan Miller House, an impeccable Prairie School gem designed by John S. Van Bergen on Chicago's south side, can't find a new owner—especially since the asking price is now $399,000 (down from $450,000). Is there a PrairieMod reader looking to live in Prairie style? If so, follow the link.
Image via curbed chicago
Wright Way Japan
The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust is offering is leading a 12-day guided tour to Japan on March 28, 2012, which will appeal to anyone interested in experiencing firsthand the magic that the country's history and culture had as an influence on the Architect's work. The trip takes travelers through several cities (Tokyo, Kyoto, Atami, Osaka...), Wright's three surviving Japanese buildings, and a number of temples, museums and gardens. From $6,495 per person, including lodging, most meals, domestic transportation and entrance fees. Details here.
Image via gowright.org
Wrigley Building Closer To Landmark Status
Blair Kamin reports that the iconic Wrigley Building on Chicago's Michigan Avenue was finally recommended for landmark status yesterday by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. Read more about it here and here.
Image via Wikipedia
Milton Stricker For Sale
PrairieMod reader Bill S. also sent word that a beautiful Seattle area Usonian home designed by Taliesin Apprentice, Milton Stricker, is on the market for $775,000 and will be having an open house on Sunday January 29, 2012 from 1-4pm. Details here.
Image via seattle.craigslist.org
The Wright Shade Of Green
The newest issue of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy's "Save Wright" newsletter arrived in the mail yesterday and its chock-full of engaging and interesting articles on Frank Lloyd Wright and "green" architecture. Learn more after the jump...
Putting Words In Burnham's Mouth
Blair Kamin has been thoroughly covering Chicago's Navy Pier re-design competition (of which the 5 finalist designs were recently unveiled) on his blog, Cityscapes.
One thing Blair wants to makes sure is squelched is the propensity by some of the competitors to attribute the phrase that Chicago's lakefront should remain "forever open, clear and free" to Daniel Burnham. Burnham did not say that. Read more about it here.
Image via wikipedia
Broward Event Change Of Venue
FYI: There has been a change of venue for the event honoring architect Bob Broward's induction into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. The event will take place Monday, February 6, 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Jacksonville Historical Society Headquarters (Old St. Andrews) which is located at 317 A Philip Randolph Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida (Across from the Jacksonville Arena and next to the Baseball Grounds). Directions here.
Image via Wayne Wood
Chicken A La Fallingwater
NPR reports that Richard Rosendale is the latest American to have a shot at winning the Bocuse D'or international cooking competition with his chicken platter that pays homage to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. Read more about it here.
Image via northcountrypublicradio.org
Could Pullman Be Chicago's First National Park?
Historian and blogger, Lee Bey, reports that the historic Pullman neighborhood on Chicago's south side could become the city's first national park under legislation to be proposed in Congress by U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. Read more about it here.
Image copyright Lee Bey
All That Jazz For Gehry
Curbed LA reports that architect Frank Gehry has been tapped to design a new performance building for the Jazz Bakery in Culver City. Read more about it here and here.
Image via curbed LA
Red Rock Island For Sale
A unique piece of real estate in the San Fransisco Bay is for sale for $9 million. Red Rock Island is the only privately owned island in the bay and (of interest to PrairieMod readers) it was once owned by David Glickman, son of Frank Lloyd Wright engineer, Mendel Glickman. Read more about it here.
Image via zillow.com
Bob Broward Named To Florida Artists Hall Of Fame
Randy H. let us know that architect Bob Broward has just been named to the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. The official presentation will take place Monday, February 6, 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Jacksonville Historical Society Headquarters. More after the jump...
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