Wright Chat

Many thanks, Roderick, peterm, and SDR. The interior remains rather elusive:) The photo from Storrer is a good start but may also be the finish line!

Were the awning windows used in other Usonians?

EP

Very nice and many thanks, SDR.

The workspace windows are rather unusual for the Usonians. Do they appear in any other completed design?

I wonder if any published photos of the interior exist? I'll look through my own resource books this evening.

EP

I agree completely, Jim. One's request for privacy is paramount in my view and subject to the highest degree of respect.

Perhaps we could maintain an academic discussion of the home including the design, apprentice involvement, etc.?

EP

Given the recent discussion of the Mathews residence, I thought I'd initiate an informational thread about the home. What are some published sources of info about the home? Were any apprentices involved during the construction phase? Also, do the original owners have any connection to the home? Fina...

Great work, Jeff! Thanks for giving us a glimpse of the virtual tour of Samara. You have a keen eye for detail, and I look forward to seeing the complete model.

EP

Thanks for the info about your new home. It is an interesting design, and I wish you the very best of luck with the restoration. Your efforts to remain faithful to the original design are commendable, and I hope you will be able to keep us updated on your progress. On a related note, I believe that ...

This is my favorite Henken design of the few that I've been able to study. The deck lighting throughout the home is quite nice, even in the bathroom. Is Mr. Henken still living?

EP

Thanks, Paul. The Zillow photos reveal a very interesting design and a keen attention to detail. Do the steps lead to/from the entry?

EP

Here is a link to the real estate site which contains several interior and exterior photos.

EP

http://architecturalhomesny.com/2013/09 ... 99000.html

Thanks for the update, Paul. Will the MacNider house by Curtis Besinger be open for touring?

EP

Yes indeed, dleach.

EP

Here are some links to info about Mr. Nisbet's Cabana Tanglewood design:

http://ced.berkeley.edu/cedarchives/exh ... d/item/807


http://ced.berkeley.edu/cedarchives/exh ... esignbuild

EP

Here is a link via Amazon to Mr. Nisbet's interesting book about his Taliesin experiences and post-apprenticeship work:

http://www.amazon.com/Taliesin-Reflecti ... arl+nisbet

EP

Post from our Prairiemod friends:

http://www.prairiemod.com/prairiemod/20 ... -sale.html

EP

This is the Weston and Anne Wilhelm residence at the Long Cove Club on Hilton Head Island: http://libinfo.uark.edu/specialcollections/manuscripts/fayjones/projectdetails.asp?project=WIL1987 Long Cove is one of the most exclusive gated neighborhoods on the island. The house is oriented very nicely to...