Article: Walter Olds and the Buehler House

DavidC · Post by **DavidC** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:20 am

Berkeley architect built, rebuilt Frank Lloyd Wright home

Buehler House website

David

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:42 am

Would love to make that tour, guess I'll just fly out for the day.
The curtains should be woven to include 22 karat gold threads.

KevinW · Post by **KevinW** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:45 am

It does my heart good to see Walter Olds remembered in this article. Walter was a down to earth, humble quiet man with great talent. The Olds and the Buehlers were friends to the end.
Walter was working in Bob Anschens office one saturday when a man named Eichler called to discuss a development idea. Walter gave Anschen the message and the rest is history. Walter also had a long career with S.O.M.

Roderick Grant · Post by **Roderick Grant** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:39 pm

Have I just missed it in past arrays of photos? I didn't know there was anything other than utility space on the lower level. What is that room under the living room? How extensive is the basement?

DavidC · Post by **DavidC** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:34 pm

Public can tour Frank Lloyd Wright house in Orinda

David

DavidC · Post by **DavidC** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:59 am

Frank Lloyd Wright house in Orinda open for one-day tour event

David

jim · Post by **jim** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 5:40 pm

regarding the basement rooms: Storrer shows via dotted lines the basement extending under the living room and part of the kitchen. The slideshow here refers to a basement bathroom and laundry room, I believe. The plan shows an interior stairway. The slideshow and other published photos show an exterior door to the basement.