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.
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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.
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy wanted to let PrairieMod readers know about an exciting event that they’ll be hosting in Phoenix/Scottsdale on March 17, 2012. The day includes entrance to the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Price House, a custom-designed tour of Taliesin West, a tour of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel and an after-hours reception at the Phoenix Art Museum to see the landmark exhibit, Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architecture for the 21st Century. You will not want to miss this one! For detailed info and to find out how to sign-up, follow the link.
Image credit Judith Bromley/via The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation website
After posting yesterday about the Claude and Stark-designed Carnegie Library in Rochelle, IL, PrairieMod pal, John Clouse, was kind enough to send some photos of other Claude and Stark libraries he's visited. See all the photos after the jump...
Here's a link to a little editorial celebrating the town of Rochelle, IL's special Carnegie library: The Claude and Stark designed Prairie School building that still shines today. Check out more here.
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Here's a link to a story about the newly restored Park Inn Hotel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1910, from the Chicago Tribune. If you'd like to see this and many of the other architectural treasures in Mason City, plan on attending this year's Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Annual Conference. Details here.
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Tired of winter and need to get your Mod on? Then plan on heading to the 7th Annual Palm Springs Modernism Week February 16-2, 2012.
While your there, plan on using our new Palm Springs FanGuide™ Architectural Tour app to help get you around town to see the sites! Details and download here.
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The Ladoga-Clark Township Public Library in Indiana will be hosting some Wright-related items loaned from the collection of Dr. John E. Christian and SAMARA. The library will also sponsor a trip to the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house at on April 29, 2012. Those wishing to attend the tour can contact the library at 765-942-2456. Read more here.
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I thought I'd take a break from the Frank Lloyd Wright architectural illustrations and focus on a few of the other "starchitects."
Here's my graphic take on Le Corbusier's La Chapelle de Notre Dame du Haut (aka "Ronchamp"), the Franco-Swiss architect's sublime sacred space built in France in 1954. Plan to see it for yourself here.
I'd love to hear suggestions for other building illustrations!
Illustration copyright PrairieMod
After posting my recent illustration of the Darwin D. Martin House in Buffalo, NY, I received a request to create one for another Frank Lloyd Wright Buffalo commission: The Isabelle Martin House, aka "Graycliff". Plan your visit to this beautiful estate here.
I've had fun creating these Mod architectural illustrations this year and I hope readers have enjoyed them, too. Check out all of the past designs here and look for more in 2012!
Illustration copyright PrairieMod
The Rockford Register Star's Mike Doyle reports on another unique Wright-designed building in the vicinity of the recently auctioned Laurent House: The Pettit Chapel (1906). Read more here.
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A PrairieMod reader requested I take a stab at interpreting the Darwin D. Martin House in Buffalo, NY as part of the series of architectural illustrations I've currently been creating. If you'd like to see the real thing, then plan your visit here.
Illustration copyright PrairieMod
If your dreaming of getting away to a warmer locale this winter, then consider a trip to Lakeland, FL to soak-up the sun...and the architecture! Here's a link to a story about the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed campus of Florida Southern College and the new Wright-designed Usonian building under construction.
Image credit: Jeff Baker
If the stress of the holiday season has you looking for a little peace, then consider a visit to one of the Top 10 spiritual spaces as recommended by USA Today and Meera Lester, author of Sacred Travels. Of course this list includes a Wright-designed building, in this case Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park, PA. See more here.
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Here's the latest installment in the series of architectural illustrations I've currently been creating. This one is a simplified graphic interpretation of Frank Lloyd Wright's Price Tower in Bartlesville, OK. If you'd like to see the real thing, then plan your visit here.
Illustration copyright PrairieMod
Here's a link to an article at the State Journal Register website about the annual Luminaria Evening held at the newly renovated Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Dana-Thomas House in Springfield, IL. Read it here.
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The Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum in Tuscaloosa, AL opened after years of planning and renovation work. The museum is housed in the Don Buel Schuyler-designed Queen City Pool Bathhouse. Schuyler was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright and the building has historic significance as a Great Depression-era Works Project Administration structure. Read more here.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff Estate in Buffalo, NY has been selected as one of only four organizations to compete for $10,000---and you can help them win it! It’s easy….and you only have to vote once. Simply follow the link and cast your vote. Voting will run through 11:59 p.m. on Dec 18—less than a week from now! The winner will be announced at 8 a.m. on Dec. 19. More details after the jump...
Continue reading "Vote For Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff To Win $10,000!" »
Here's a link to an article on The Boston Globe's website about the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House in Manchester, NH. It's open to the public, so plan a visit to see this Usonian gem in person!
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The beautiful Wright-designed Susan Dana Lawrence House in Springfield, IL is once again open to the public after an extensive rehabilitation project. Follow the link to learn about the behind the scenes work on this important Prairie School era work of architecture.
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2011 celebrates the 75th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, and this recent article from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette points out the ways in which this preeminent work of American architecture still shines. Read it here.
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After successfully hosting many new out-of-town visitors during the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s national conference last month, Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff is building additional momentum as a heritage tourism destination by harnessing the continuing support of two local corporations to welcome future visitors. Read more after the jump...
Continue reading "Graycliff Celebrates Its Visitor Readiness Following National Conference" »
PrairieMod reader, Jessamyn M. sent word that she visited Sarah Susanka's "Not So Big" show house, which opened in Libertyville, IL this weekend. She says it's definitely worth a visit to check out the authors ideas put into practice. Plus, Room&Board did the decorating—including several Teco Art Pottery Collection® pieces! Check out more here.
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The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Susan Lawrence Dana House in Springfield, IL is set to reopen at the beginning of December 2011 after being closed almost all year for $2.5 million worth of major rehabilitation work. Read more about it here.
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Buffalo Business First reports that the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed D.D. Martin House recently received $250,000 from Louis Ciminelli, president and chief executive officer of LPCiminelli Co., as seed money towards for a $750,000 challenge grant that will lay a foundation for an estimated $5 million needed for the house's interior renovations. Read more about it here.
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Randy H. sends a link to a fascinating time lapse You Tube video showcasing the expert restoration of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Park Inn Hotel in Mason City, IA. Watch it here.
Image via You Tube
Here's a quick snippet on expressnightout.com about the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Pope-Leighey House. Read it here.
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Here's a link to an article on palisadespost.com about MCM design gurus, Charles and Ray Eames and the iconic Case Study Home they designed and lived in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades. Read more here.
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Trib Local reports that the architectural idyllic village of Oak Park, IL has been featured as one of ten of “America’s Most Beautiful Neighborhoods” in the October 2011 issue of Travel and Leisure Magazine. Read more here.
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David C. provides a link to an article on the efforts to save and restore the Walter Burley Griffin-designed G.B. Cooley House in Monroe, LA. Read it here.
Image credit: Arely D. Castillo/The News-Star
In the first of a four part series showcasing significant architecture around the Purdue area, The Purdue Exponent takes a look at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Christian House (aka "SAMARA") and spends some time talking about the unique home with original owner Dr. John Christian and assistant curator Linda Eales. Read it here.
Image credit: Brian Pomeroy
The Baltimore Sun reports that the re-creation of a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed service station being built as an exhibit at the Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum is planned to open in 2012. Read more about it here.
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Newsblog offers a link to Tour de Force 360VR's virtual tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's century-old Taliesin. If you like the digital version, wait until you visit the real thing. Read more here and take the tour here.
Image via taliesinpreservation.org
Frank Lloyd Wright's Gordon House was ranked #8 in AIA Oregon's survey of 100 Oregon buildings for the organization's centennial. Also of note is the 1937 John Yeon-designed Watzek House, which holds the #10 spot. The top ten picks represent a wide range of architectural styles and time periods, all worthy of visits. Check out the entire list here.
Image via Martrese White
Curbed NY editor Kelsey Keith recently visited some significant architecture away from the "Big Apple" for Curbed National, including a stop at Columbus, IN to see the Saarinen/Girard-designed Miller house. Read more here.
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I had a chance to visit the ArchiTech Gallery in CHicago on Tuesday to see the new exhibit "Architectural Drawing: From Wright to Goldberg" and boy was I glad I did! Several amazing renderings and plans from a host of famous masters were on display. If you love the art of architecture, get yourself to the River North area of Chicago and see this show! Here's a glimpse of a couple of gems you'll see to whet your appetite after the jump...
Here's a link to an article on buffalonews.com about the construction efforts on the 45,000-square-foot addition to the Pierce-Arrow Transportation Museum to house a replica of a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed gas station. The hope is that it will help "fuel" tourism to the museum and the city. Read more here.
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This week, the Wisconsin State Assembly unanimously passed Joint Resolution 47, which commemorates the 100th anniversary of Taliesin and honors its architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Read more after the jump...
Save the date! Wright In Kankakee is planning a trip to tour Frank Lloyd Wright's "Samara" located in West Lafayette, IN on Saturday, November 5, 2011. The day-long round trip on motor coach with restroom, and admission to Samara, will cost $40 and there will be a stop for lunch. Contact Wright In Kankakee here to get more details and to reserve your spot.
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PrairieMod reader, Paul R. was kind enough to share some photos of the newly-restored Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Park Inn Hotel in Mason City, IA. Check out all the photos after the jump...
The State Journal-Register reports that Wright's Prairie era masterpiece, the Susan Lawrence Dana House in Springfield, IL is set to reopen this fall after being closed for extensive rehabilitation. Read more about it here.
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Speaking of the The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust, the organization will present restoration tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Sunday in September. The tour will allow visitors to explore the alterations the complex underwent over the years Wright lived there until 1974's acquisition and restoration. Follow the link to learn more and get your tickets.
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The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Park Inn Hotel in Mason City, IA has justifyably been getting the media spotlight lately. However, another Iowa Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building needs just as much attention and help.Find out more after the jump...
With all the attention that Iowa has been receiving thanks to the GOP presidential contenders, it's easy to think there's nothing else going on in the state. However, architecture lovers know different: Frank Lloyd Wright's Park Inn Hotel is open for visitors! Read more and watch a video here.
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The Princeton Review, known for its test prep books and college rankings, has bestowed the title of "most beautiful campus" on the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Florida Southern College. Read a little more here.
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After 30+ years of decline and an $18 million gut renovation, The Historic Park Inn Hotel in Mason City, Iowa, is set to reopen August 15. This hotel is last remaining of six designed by Frank Lloyd Wright after the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo was demolished in 1968. The project was announced in 2009 and is finishing on schedule. Call (800) 659-2220 for room rates & availability.
Image via Wright on the Park
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