Built in 1923 for $17,000, (70% over budget) La Miniatura in Pasadena is now on the market for $7.73M. Wright decided that he would make a silk purse out of a sow's ear by molding a cross-shaped "textile" pattern into concrete blocks, the cheapest of building materials. It has recently undergone a major renovation - as it, like all Wright houses had water issues. Ah, the price of genius! And then again, not a bad return on investment.
Showing posts with label Frank Lloyd Wright. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frank Lloyd Wright. Show all posts
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Frank Lloyd Wright's La Miniatura for sale
Built in 1923 for $17,000, (70% over budget) La Miniatura in Pasadena is now on the market for $7.73M. Wright decided that he would make a silk purse out of a sow's ear by molding a cross-shaped "textile" pattern into concrete blocks, the cheapest of building materials. It has recently undergone a major renovation - as it, like all Wright houses had water issues. Ah, the price of genius! And then again, not a bad return on investment.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Newly revived Wright Palette
When I purchased my 1890's Victorian house, the interior colors were comfortable and tasteful, if not exactly to my liking. I knew that the colors were not Victorian, but couldn't quite figure out their provenance until I toured Wright's Unity Temple in Oak Park. There was the palette that the previous owners had used throughout the house.Suitable for today's organic aesthetic, Pittsburgh Paints has introduced a palette of Wright colors - the Fallingwater Inspired Colors. These colors have the same spirit that is present in Oak Park, with the inspiration that Wright found in the central Pennsylvania mountains. The colors have been authenticated by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, the caretakers for Fallingwater. The area and house are well worth a weekend adventure.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
The Wright Library
If you have an interest in Frank Lloyd Wright, this is the place. They have assembled nearly 2,000 books, periodicals and items related to Wright, including many rare books. The number of books, articles and pamphlets written by and about Wright is overwhelming. The purpose of The Wright Library is to document and preserve them. Of particular interest are the product catalogs of the materials designed by Wright.Another fun website from that era is the Prairie Mod blog where Teco pottery and other items of that era are available along with updated items of design interest. You can also download a copy of the USONIAN font that I use in the Wright color palette above at this site.
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