Wright Chat

Definitely spend at least one night at the Arizona Biltmore.

The Planting Drawing for Park No. 1 is Washington Square Park. To the the north is steep railroad embankment which defines that edge quite nicely. The interlocking spaces created by the landscaping design is absolutely brilliant in my opinion. The current park board and staff had no idea who Jens Je...

The wood trim and doors throughout the Davenport House are stained poplar. The recessed panels in the doors are either plain sliced pine or curly pine on major doors. Poplar takes stain reasonably well. The issue with it is dark streaks and boards. The wood board and batten Prairie Houses like Daven...

I agree completely.

I find the tendency to treat the work of Wright, or any human with such reverence as ridiculous. "a god has once walked among us" his works shall not be defiled! Oh please. .... If one truly believe that why waste time on this message board? Historic preservation of fine buildings is reco...

That is one way to make a point in a public forum. Just revert to name calling of those with whom you disagree. That strategy has always served the citizens of the United States well as it has been practiced in Congress.

The citizens of River Forest voted against the bond issue for the recreation center building. 82% No. 18% Yes. Last fall the park district commissioned a survey which, surprise, showed 65% of the citizens of the village supporting the referendum. Prior to the vote the Vice-President of the Park Boar...

Another Disneyland Wright Building for Buffalo. It is fitting that it is indoors. Why waste money on an outdoor stage set when you can do it cheaper indoors? The savings will pay for the counterfeit Frank Lloyd Wright is the Architect Certification.

One would have to see how they were built. Is the track surface mounted or recessed? At the Darwin Martin house they were built in when the house constructed.

Thank you for the kind thoughts. Timberland Cabinetry in Joliet has fabricated the kitchen cabinets. They are superb to work with and their pricing is reasonable. Here is their contact information: Rick Stull Timberland Custom Cabinetry and Tops 1923 Cherry Hill Road Joliet, Illinois 60433 815.722.0...

It is important to have it tested to determine what the finish actually is.

It is an extremely important part of the project. Other than that I cannot comment publicly because it may require a zoning variance and it may become political.

Looks like a fine, albeit over-priced, book to me so I just ordered a copy.

I'll post photos on May 16 right after Wright Plus 2010.

The restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright's is moving full speed ahead once again after a major delay. This was triggered by a car, going 55 mph, hitting me on my triathlon bicycle on July 5, 2009. The impact launched me 25 feet down the side of the road breaking my back and numerous bones and ligaments...