Wright Chat

In 2001 I purchased several of the Wes Peters designed furnishings, from the Benton House, including two diferent sets of bookends, and tables. I always liked the Benton House, so when those items became available, I jumped at the chance to own them. From time to time you will see some of the booken...

Thanks for posting this, I really fear for the future of this house. It no doubt will be marketed as a tear down so some with more money than taste can build their Taco Bell on Steroids! Makes me sick. This house is a little gem. Dr. Aitken is a recognized authority on Eco-Architecture. See link; ht...

Aaron Green was my LieberMeister, perhaps he never created a Fallingwater, but some of his buildings, especially some of his early homes were near perfection. He had deep understanding of organic principles that resulted in buildings that you can feel deep in your soul. Right now, thats the best I ...

Nearly every bad modern architectural cliche all in one building. Its so ugly, it makes my teeth hurt!

After April of 1959, finishing a usonian that was in construction, or building new from existing "working drawings" the amount of interpretation increased significantly. While some of the apprentices sent to supervise construction made field changes without Wrights input, most would either...

There is of course nothing wrong with being gay, some of my dearest friends are. I am just left wondering the purpose of some of the content, the Springeresque manner the book is being marketed. The author, expresses his gratitude for the efforts and assistance the Taliesin archives people afforded,...

This book, i will admit, fills in at least so far, 200 pages into it, some missing pieces in regard to Olga. It does appear pretty well researched, and when the author was unable to find evidence of something, they admit it. All that was ever imagined about Olga, if accurate, will probably surprise ...

Well, I received my advanced proof copy of this book this weekend. If your goal is to get the inside scoop of Taliesins' who's who of * apprentices, in fighting, who slept with who, who wanted to sleep with Olga,.....then this is your book. While it rehashes what everyone else has already written, i...

EJ The last two issues of the Taliesin Fellows newsletter lists "all" those who "apprenticed" at the Taliesins from 1932 to present. The list is as complete as that has been attempted before, but obviously will change frequently, as info presents itself. The list includes name, a...

This book does not matter. Here's what I know, having worked with 2 former apprentices, who worked very closly with Wright, during the 1940's and 50's, and knowing at least 20 former Wright apprentices. Those gifted apprentices who understood Wright's vision would go off on their own, graciously, I ...

Paul mentioned the Eichler tracts here in Northern California. These nice modest homes, of simple materials, are in my opinion the perfect California home. The indoor outdoor lifestyle that our great weather affords was the emphasis of their design, on a practical scale, and budget. You really got a...

Doug The typical detail indeed was the sill, almost always a "bulkhead" type sill, sealant or gasket closing the gap betwwen the wood and the concrete pad. These window walls , which of course included operable panels, lead out to a hardscape terrace, sometimes elevated above grade, and us...

My Liebermeister AGG, I was able to find four views of the Allan M. Paul House by AGG in the October 1959 House Beautiful. It is amazing what may be done with simple materials on a good site, in the hands of a talented architect who truly understands organic principles. Would you know of a link or ...

This seasons premier of Alias with Jennifer Garner was filmed at the Benson House in Malibu, designed by Wes Peters. For whatever that is worth....

In addition rgrant's list; Gladys Wright is 103 and still in her Arizona home (as of december 2005) The Walton Home in Modesto The Berger Home is still in the family, although Gloria had to leave her home in 2004 for health reasons. It is currently being rented. Although Buck Fawcett sold his farm r...