Wright Chat

Yes, the atrium was originally open and screened at the 8 foot level, meaning the house was originally all flat roof. The architect and original owner added the pitched section as they were tired of running across in the rain. The covering allows the space to be used in all types of weather.

Thank you. It's polycarbonate roofing on the atrium skylight. We replaced the older corrugated fiberglass material and added a slight pitch to help with drainage. There are side vents and the space is air-conditioned so it is included in the square footage.

Our unique home in Lakeland, FL is for sale. It is minutes away from the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings anywhere in the world, at Florida Southern College. Here is the listing: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2959-Oxford-Ave-Lakeland-FL-33803/47414114_zpid/?view=public...

Any guesses who the architect may be? 1953 build. Nice setting. Very few photos to go on. House shown in last 2 photos.

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1705- ... 5207_zpid/

Well-deserved, too, as it is such a beautiful house. It was my introduction to FLW when I visited and the closest thing to a spiritual experience I've ever had.

I had to laugh when the woman in the video makes the comment about the limited storage meant Eichler residents were less prone to collecting 'stuff' - the first word that came to mind when she was showing us around her kitchen was 'cluttered'. I guess that's the minimalist in me speaking.

FYI the listing is now active with some decent photos on zillow at $89,900.

A few clearer images were posted on the facebook thread:

Not yet listed but sale announced via a facebook group, the Sjostrom House by John Randal McDonald in Rockford IL at 2925 Jackson St, Rockford, IL.

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2925- ... 5808_zpid/

This same listing was just posted in a Mid Century Modern facebook group by someone who had toured the house and he just confirmed that Harold Turner was both builder and architect.

Great to hear you enjoyed seeing our house, it was brilliant to meet such knowledgable and enthusiastic Wright 'aficionados' and very helpful to hear everyone's ideas - the wine was very much appreciated as well! I am eager to visit Spring house up in Tallahassee - did you manage to visit it while y...

There are a couple more Spencer houses in Lakeland, the easiest to find is on Nevada Rd, 2nd house up from the lake: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2209-Nevada-Rd-Lakeland-FL-33803/2146476405_zpid/ Here is a floor plan of my house taken from a sketchup model I put together to help with the reno :...

Related to this, I recently bought the documentary on the Oyler House from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/The-Oyler-House-Richard-Neutras/dp/B00GXHO08M Beautifully shot and very interesting interviews with the original owner Richard Oyler who did most (all) of the construction himself, and Kelly Lynch...

http://prudolph.lib.umassd.edu/node/3847

I thought this was brilliantly observed - quite hilarious in parts!

Thank you, Steve and Roderick. I've updated the flickr album for our Usonian restoration: https://www.flickr.com/photos/120817141@N02/sets/72157643116138465/ The architect, Bruce Spencer visited us a couple of weeks ago with his wife. It was very interesting to here about their life in the house, th...