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The William H. Winslow Home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1894 one year after Wright's departure from Louis Sullivan's office. The influence of Sullivan can be seen in the ornamental design of the terra cotta on the exterior surfaces on the upper floor. This early design from Wright at the age of 27 is a very classical and almost completely symmetrical. In addition its a tripartite design with a very clearly defined base, shaft, and capital on the exterior. The Winslow Residence was the first independent commission for Wright. The broad roof gained local recognition and acclaim. The design even though conservative compared to later works by Wright marks a departure and the beginning of what would later become known as the Prairie Style Architecture . Here are several recent interior shots of the home that is currently for sale for the asking price of 2.4 million US dollars. With all older homes there is always the tendency to remodel

There are many types of Desk Lamps that are available, but one in particular that has caught my recent attention is the Juniper Design "Thin" Lamp by Product Designer Peter Bristol . The lamp design has power that comes directly out of the bottom of the base and allows the cords to be run inside the desk completely hidden in well designed concrete furniture . Related Articles: Candelabra Design by Duncan Nicholson Concrete Desk Building Concrete Furniture

In 1948, Bruce Goff, a renowned Organic Architect, designed and constructed the Ledbetter House in Norman, Oklahoma. One of the most distinctive features of this unique home is its striking carport floating entry, which is supported by steel cables and provides both shelter and aesthetic interest. The Ledbetter House is a stunning example of Goff's Organic Architecture style, which emphasizes the harmonious integration of buildings with their natural surroundings. The house is situated on a wooded site, and Goff incorporated the landscape into the design of the home. The interior of the house features an open floor plan, ample natural light, and stunning views of the surrounding trees. Goff's use of unconventional materials and construction techniques is one of the most notable aspects of the Ledbetter House. He used materials such as steel prefabricated trusses and stones, which were incorporated into the design in creative ways. The ceiling of the home is made of corr

AZ Central.com recently wrote an article on Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice Kamal Amin and the shelter he constructed at Taliesin West. The Lotus Shelter as it is known is one of the more popular designs that were constructed on the Taliesin West School grounds and is now being restored to its former glory with the help of now retired Architect Kamal Amin. For the full story from AZcentral.com follow this link . Also take a look at this 3d sketchup model of the lotus shelter.  Referenced Links: http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/20140225desert-shelter-frank-lloyd-wright.html https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?redirect=1&mid=263d49d28daf533d4b54bd173e667d97 http://kamalaminarchitecture.com/ Related Articles: Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin West Shelters Frank Lloyd Wright Morris Gift Shop 32 Simple and Basic Design Ideas - Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice John Lautner

House in Saijo / Suppose Design Office. Image Courtesy of Nacasa&Partners Inc Interesting Freakonomics Podcast about the culture of disposable homes in Japan ( heres the transcript ). It makes for an interesting argument about whats the best economics to produce a building booms for new construction versus the sustainability of keeping and remodeling homes that is so typically done in America. I have a feeling that many Architects don't like the idea of tearing down one of their designs after the short half-life (38) of a Japanese home. Although this short span of a home allows for many new and creative designs of homes to go up more rapidly and allows for more Architects to have more commissions. I also found this video from the Youtube Japan Channel that describes and shows the disposable home market. It takes a look at the types of materials that are thrown together very quickly and how the financial value system works for purchasing. Referenced Links: Fr