Frank Lloyd Wright

One of his most famous private residences was constructed from 1935 to 1939-Fallingwater-for Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Kaufmann Sr., at Bear Run, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. It was designed according to Wright's desire to place the occupants close to the natural surroundings, with a stream and waterfall running under part of the building. The construction is a series of cantilevered balconies and terraces, using limestone for all verticals and concrete for the horizontals. The house cost $155,000, including the architect's fee of $8,000. Kaufmann's own engineers argued that the design was not sound. They were overruled by Wright, but the contractor secretly added extra steel to the horizontal concrete elements. In 1994, Robert Silman and Associates examined the building and developed a plan to restore the structure. In the late 1990s, steel supports were added under the lowest cantilever until a detailed structural analysis could be done. In March 2002, post-tensioning of the lowest terrace was completed.

from Wikipedia

FLLW Association Membership

The Frank Lloyd Wright Association, formed in 1990, is a membership program for Wright enthusiasts interested in preserving and advancing the Frank Lloyd Wright legacy. Dues support the general operations of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. This includes production of The Quarterly magazine and a broad range of programs at Taliesin and Taliesin West, as well as projects of the Frank Lloyd Wright Archives. The Association has more than 5,500 members representing all 50 states and more than 30 foreign countries.

Membership in the Association is available at levels from $45 to $500. All members receive The Quarterly magazine and tours at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Hillside Home School at Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin. As well as a 10% discount on merchandise in our bookstores and on-line orders at www.franklloydwright.com Other benefits are available depending on the level of support.

For more information on membership, call (480) 860-2700, ext. 481, or email kkaats@franklloydwright.org.

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