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This single-volume collection of Franklin Lloyd Wright's most important speeches presents an intriguing portrait of the celebrated architect as a public speaker. Divided into nine sections arranged by theme and subject matter, this comprehensive collection includes topics ranging from Wright's philosophy of education to his view of democracy to his Broadacre City project. Illustrated with over 300 photographs. ... Read more

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Great source of quotes
In addition to being a fun read, it is a great source for Frank Lloyd Wright quotes! Recommended for any serious Wright fan.

The Organic Architecture Bible
Truth Against The World is a must for anyone interested in understanding Wright's philosophy of Organic Architecture. It is such a great resource because, unlike the thousands of other books that were written about Wright, Truth Against The World is a view of the famed architectural philosophy through the genius himself. You do not get a third person interpretation about Wright and his philosophy; instead you read and hear about it in his own words. The end result is a greater depth of understanding not only of the Organic philosophy, but of arguably one of the world's greatest architect of all time. ... Read more

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A unique look at Frank Lloyd Wright as urbanist, an aspect of the master that has not been previously explored.

Throughout his career, Wright made designs for high-rise buildings that reinvent the building type. Although only two designs were built, this study shows how they crystallize significant ideas about his architecture and American urbanism in the age of automobiles and suburbanization. 175 illustrations, 20 in color. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Houses, published by Architecture Media on September 1, 2004. The length of the article is 6996 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Open house.(IN PROFILE)
Publication: Houses (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2004
Publisher: Architecture Media
Issue: 40Page: 99(12)

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Bit by bit Quinan brings to life a key achievement of American architecture, from the saga of its creation to the inconsistencies of its reputation. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from American Jewish History, published by American Jewish Historical Society on September 1, 1998. The length of the article is 10111 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Beth Sholom synagogue in Elkins Park, PA, is a fine example of his work and a great testament to Judaic history although it has received little publicity. The synagogue was designed in collaboration with Rabbi Mortimer Cohen. It is emblematic of how the American spirit merged with the ancient Jewish spirit.

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Title: Wright's Beth Sholom Synagogue.(Architect Frank Lloyd Wright)
Author: George M. Goodwin
Publication: American Jewish History (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 1998
Publisher: American Jewish Historical Society
Volume: 86Issue: 3Page: 325(1)

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Soon after 1900 in both North America and Europe the evolution from the tradition of Mediterranean and Gallic architectural styles to modernism began. This phenomenon was due, in part, to American industrial architecture and the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright's buildings and architectural treatises of 1898-1908, with the additional help of Dutch propaganda on his behalf, significantly influenced European practitioners and theorists. European architecture within and outside of Holland reflects an adaptation of Wright's theories along with the structural determinism of American industrial buildings. With new evidence and fresh analysis culled from Dutch and American archives, personal correspondence, and professional material, this study examines the weight of Wright's works and words and those of the Dutchmen H.P. Berlage, Theo van Doesburg, Jan Wils, J.J.P. Oud, William Dudok, and Hendrik Theodor Wijdeveld. ... Read more

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One of the latest installments in Phaidon Press's innovative Architecture in Detail series, thistitle explores Frank Lloyd Wright's legendary Unity Temple, a building representing the pinnacle of hisPrairie Style. Each uniquely formatted paperback (60 pages, square) in the series presents a celebratedbuilding in the history of architecture and explores it in concise detail. Completed in 1908, Unity Templerepresents a decisive step in religious architecture of the 20th century. Text and extensive captions explainall the photographic and illustrative details, from the solid concrete columns to the geometric grid of 25stained-glass skylights that flood the interior with warm light. Like the other books in the series (whichfeature buildings by Ando, Gropius, Kahn, Aalto, and Corbu), this one includes reproductions of originaldocuments, technical drawings, an essay, and a complete bibliography and chronology. The plethora ofdetails presented amounts to the most in-depth approach to an individual building. ... Read more

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Reshaping the Church
Frank Lloyd Wright was mostly a home designer. One of his most important public commissions was for Unity Temple in his then home town of Oak Park, Illinois. The Unitarian-Universalist congregation there had just had its church burn down. As a result, the budget was right. Yet the site was right in the middle of several other large, impressive churchs Mr. Wright had also observed this faith. What could be done?

Mr. Wright first thought that the steeple could be eliminated. Those of the Unitarian-Universalist faith believe that works on earth are important, so this could fit doctrinally. Also, it would save a lot of money. Instead, the church has a large skylight covering art glass that gives a feeling of looking up into the vault of heaven.

Second, he realized that concrete was a really cheap material. So he made the church from concrete, and chose a design that would make good use of the material.

Third, he made the design so that the church would appear as massive as possible while keeping it small. Today, the church is complemented by a similar design of the U.S. Post Office on the adjacent southwest corner done by one of Mr. Wright's students.

Fourth, he made the inside of the church very intimate, with all pews quite close to the dais, with great sight lines. This also permits a secondary use of the sanctuary for theatrical and musical performances.

Extensive art glass also gives the inside a soft glow from external light while keeping attention focused internally. You have a quiet, meditative sense inside the church, which I visited yesterday.

Although the book claims that Unity Temple is in terrific shape, and the photographs reveal that, my experience was different. It is undergoing major rehabilitation to fix chunks of concrete having fallen off, leaks, and areas that need repainting. If you like Mr. Wright's work, I hope you will consider contributing to the congregation's efforts.

Many of the plans of Unity Temple disappeared when Mr. Wright moved to Taliesin. He did have a chapter in his autobiography about designing the church, so we have much material from that source. The book has many nice photographs (mostly in black and white) of the overall design, the lighting elements, and the window treatments. The appendix has extensive architectural drawings which allow you to see the scale and interplay of elements.

Although you can take photographs in Unity Temple, I think the ones in this book will be more rewarding than those that most people could take for themselves.

After you finish enjoying this fine example of Mr. Wright's Prairie style, I suggest that you think about the elements you prefer in a place of worship. What's essential and what's not? What examples of houses of worship do you find most spiritual? Why?

Find God wherever you are!

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"Must" reading for all Frank Lloyd Wright fans and students.
This presentation was the first to focus on Wright's decorative art, rather than his usual architectural achievements, and was originally published as a catalog to accompany a major exhibition. Over 200 drawings and photos provide a fine survey of Wright's decorative designs, whilechapters discuss his work in various mediums. Recommended for collectionwhich already have books on Wright's architectural works, but who seek awell-rounded portrait of the artist. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Utopian Studies, published by Society for Utopian Studies on January 1, 1999. The length of the article is 1359 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.(Review) (book reviews)
Author: Robyn Roslak
Publication: Utopian Studies (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 1999
Publisher: Society for Utopian Studies
Volume: 10Issue: 1Page: 238

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