F is for Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright. Stratoz and I took a trip to see it for our birthdays in July of 2005. Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings are a mixture of stubbornness, imagination and delight. A house cantilevered over a stream, practically launched into the water.
The tour guide told us that Frank Lloyd Wright used yellow ochre throughout the house, inspired by the color of faded Rhododendron leaves from the grounds. Stratoz happened to find a leaf, and it matched his shirt perfectly. Perhaps Frank Lloyd Wright would approve.
What buildings have awed you?
I love Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs. This one blends with its surroundings in a way that it does not look out of place in this setting despite the clean lines. I enjoyed exploring your blog – beautiful work.
Thanks DL for the kind words about my work. Yes, FLW’s ability to merge in the landscape is very cool.
I’m loving your alphabet posts! I finally toured Fallingwater last summer and it I was so inspired by the grounds and the house.
I am glad you got to see Fallingwater. It truly is a magical place.
Love this house and have been to see it three times over the years. Of course I always have to go Ohiopyle afterward. 🙂 I love Victorian architecture and have always dreamed of having a big old gingerbread with turret and wrap around porch…sigh.
Tracy, Welcome! As much as I love my porch, a wrap around one would be awesome!
I do love houses that integrate with nature so nicely like that. They are just beautiful and I’d love to live in one!
Very interesting. You almost cannot t is a home since it looks so natural. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome EmmlyJane. Frank Lloyd Wright wanted it to be part of the landscape and I think he succeeded!
That is one fascinating building. Don’t know that I’ve ever seen anything quite like it. Neat about the color of Stratoz’s shirt, too!