Wright Chat

jlesshafft: The paint in the reception room is not “done� as you say. It, along with a number of other temporary "interpretive" measures including the transfers on the main fireplace and windows, were done for the rather large ceremony celebrating the completion of pergola, conservator...

All those out there who are criticizing this and other Buffalo projects should get off their high horse(s) and come to Buffalo to see them. Perhaps it would be better if these unbuilt designs would just sit there and rot? I think otherwise. While you're at it, come and see the Darwin Martin Complex,...

Correction in spelling......"Feurman".

Photos taken by Henry Fuerman in 1907 show the barrel chair in numerous locations throughout the Darwin Martin House (Buffalo, NY). I do believe that this was Wright's first use of his barrel chair, most likely designed prior to the Martin's moving into their new home in 1905 (http://freenet.buffalo...

Does anyone know if photos of this residence exist somewhere on the web? This is one of my favorite FLW homes and I would love to see some, other than the few published in books.

Larry: Although I would tend to listen to your mason, I can understand your desire for this feature. I wouldn't put too much stock in the example made of the Darwin Martin Complex mortar treatment. Although the mortar in the horizontal is DEEPLY raked (the vertical joints are flush mortared for futh...

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