Frank Lloyd Wright's use of (at that time) new technology, such as integrated lighted, seating, and modern materials no doubt contributed greatly to the success of Taliesin West. This, part three of a four part series on the house, will focus on the interior of the architectural marvel and the many brilliant and revolutionary ideas that make the house such a starting point for truly modern architecture.
Integrated lighting was one of Wright's most celebrated and standard elements, which he used creatively, experimenting with shapes to compliment rooms and other architectural elements.
Wright built this cellar as a place to store valuables such as pianos and appliances during the summer months when he retreated to Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin.
A built-in outdoor bench of what I suspect to be carrara marble.
Wright's (small) personal ensuite bathroom, attached to his bedroom. His use of stainless steel is completely seamless. How did he know that that would be in style a hundred years later?
Upper windows shed warm natural light in the living room.
A view from a quiet corner of the living room, out to the adjacent lawn.
These little Asian theatre scenes were built in all over the property; Wright purchased them in the Far East.
Finally, an unfortunately unrealized idea for Phoenix city hall is placed proudly in Wright's office, a perfect copy of the original that he kept there. Our guide told us that this was mostly a P.R. project, and was not expected to be built.
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