Wright Chat

This is beginning to feel like a free advertising page for the Haynes House. I am sure it is a great house and well worth the visit, but must it have a post every few days? The idea of it being FLLW LLC is kind of creepy to me. If your true desire is to share his vision, why not open it up to free t...

this is not The Brown, McCartney, Levin, or Winn house. Those are the 4 in Parkwyn Village.

We should try to get someone to confirm that the guy pictured is Hall. There should be lots of his relatives alive who would know what he looked like during this period. FLLW? not on your life.

If Mr. Tafel would agree to it, I should think an audio or video of this would be important. I would love to hear his opinion of "The Fellowship". But more importantly I would love to hear him talk about Mr. Wright and his experience with the architecture. I have heard enough of who slept with whom.

Due to the demand, we've been thinking about building Haynes pieces and selling them in order to support the house. Similar to how Fallingwater is doiing. RJH Does this seem ethical? I thought that the original furniture was licensed for the individual house only? What if every Wright home owner mad...

Does anyone know of a supplier of Honduran Mahogany Plywood? It seems very difficult if not impossible to find. Also, does anyone know if Brazilian Mahogany is the same? Thanks for any help.

Does anyone know of a supplier of Honduran Mahogany Plywood? I am also unclear if Brazilian Mahogany is the same. I realize both Phillipine and African are different wood, but I am not sure about brazilian. Thanks for any help.

What is the official answer on what product to use on exterior Mahogany woodwork? I will be sanding some Mahogany on the fascia and do not know what product would be most historically accurate. Some use Sikkens, some use Minwax, some Teak Oil. What product should be used on a Wright Usonian home? Ca...