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Taliesin West: Frank Lloyd Wright, Phoenix

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Taliesin West: Frank Lloyd Wright: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
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  • VeronicaG
  • Updated By VeronicaG on June 5, 2007
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    I've heard Taliesin West described as a good example of 'organic architecture". Until I saw it recently, it was a bit hard to comprehend all that the term meant. Now I realize this means that Taliesin blends with its environment and was designed to be timeless.

    Taliesen West was constructed in a desert area surrounded by age-old saguaro cactus. Sadly, it's also skirted by huge transformers carrying electricity to all parts of Arizona. However, the tranquility of the location almost allows one to overlook the intrusion of these steel giants.

    The modern design belies the fact it was constructed in 1937. The tour took us to Frank Lloyd Wright's office, the Fellowship Living Room (picture 2), plus other areas of the structure and a portion of the grounds (pictures 4 & 5).

    Wright didn't like how light intruded upon the room when people entered Cabaret Theatre, his home cinema (picture 3). After ingeniously tucking dim lights along the wallboards, he invented 'aisle lights'.

    The roofline of the house has a low profile, so doesn't seem to stand out in this barren landscape. It must have been so peaceful when he lived and created his architectural masterpieces here.

    A very nice bookstore is on the premises, which includes Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired gifts and other works by artists who have studied at Taliesen.

    Hours are 8:30am-6pm. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day or in case of heavy rain.

    **A note: A tour of Taliesin West is not recommended for toddlers unless they are in strollers or their parents arms

  • Address: 12621 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ
  • Phone: 480-860-2700, ext.494 or 495
  • Directions: 114th street and Frank Lloyd wright BLvd nears scottsdale
  • Website: www.franklloydwright.edu
  • Other Contact: www.franklloydwright.org
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    Taliesin West: Frank Lloyd Wright: Take the Tour of Taliesin West
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  • KennyB
  • Updated By KennyB on January 4, 2004
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    A trip to Phoenix is not complete with out visiting Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West.
    This was his winter home and school for promising architects.

    You'll be offfered two tours at the visitors center. My advice is to take the longer tour. You'll be glad that you did.

    This compound is unique and an architectural gem.

    Every room has its own special story of design and function. It was his home, his studio and his school.

    Today, it offers an educational opportunity to a gifted few students from around the world.

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  • Address: Phoenix, Arizona
  • Directions: 114th street and Frank Lloyd wright BLvd nears scottsdale
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    Taliesin West: Frank Lloyd Wright: A Day with Frank Lloyd Wright
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  • Updated By catalysta on November 13, 2003
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    Wright's Taliesen West is the locale he selected to establish a school of architecture, which is still thriving.

    In addition to this prime example of his uncanny ability to draw the outdoor environment into a building's interior, the site has a number of wonderful sculptures by former residents/students.

    I've put together a travelogue page with some shots around the site.

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  • Directions: 114th Street and Frank Lloyd Wright BLvd near Scottsdale, out in the foothills
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  • By lamentforicarus on September 6, 2004
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  • Address: 12621 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.
  • Phone: (480) 860 2700 ext. 494
  • Website: www.franklloydwright.org
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  • By HeidiR on March 24, 2003
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  • Taliesin West:  Frank Lloyd Wright - Phoenix
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    frank lloyd Wright winter studio located on 114th street and Frank Lloyd wright BLvd nears scottsdale

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  • By bottleofdoom on September 7, 2002
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  • Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West....I've never been here, but I love Frank's work, so you should go see it. I'll get there one day!!
    Architecture before it's time

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  • Address: Scottsdale (a neighborhood of Phoenix)
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  • By ArrJay on August 25, 2002
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  • Frank Lloyd Wright's 'Taliesin West'
    Explore what started at the winter home for Architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Take one of the tours or several that are offered, and notice the harmonious relationship between builder and environment.

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  • Address: North east Phoenix, Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard.
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  • By DrexelDragon on November 23, 2004
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  • It's out in Scottsdale, and if you enjoy architecture then you should drive out there to see it. The admission fee is about $20US. There is also a shop where you can browse books, art, accessories, home furnishings, and etc. I simply bought a poster and a Lexan paper weight, but I considered the $1,500 clock...yeah right.

    Anyway, I enjoy architecture in my own right even though I'm no expert. I have seen many photos of Frank Lloyd Wright's many works all of which I have been very impressed. I had seen photos of Taliesin West before as well, and unfortunately, I must admit that I wasn't too impressed. Let me rephrase...I thought there was going to be more and it would be larger. Now, to some extent there parts of the property that are off limits. However, to access those you need to take a more expensive tour, and some are inaccessible regardless. They run a school there, and they maintain privacy for their students.

    Regardless, drive out there, have a look around, and be able to say you saw one of America's most influential works of architecture in US history.

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  • Directions: 114th street and Frank Lloyd wright BLvd nears scottsdale
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  • By apbeaches on October 13, 2009
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    Taliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 92. Taliesin West is the main campus of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. It houses the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, and is open to the public for tours. His summer home, Taliesin, is in Spring Green, Wisconsin.

    During his lifetime, Wright continually altered and added to the complex of buildings, all of which were constructed by students. We saw many of Wright's most famous buildings that were designed in the drafting room at Taliesin West, including the Guggenheim Museum in New York City and Grady Gammage Auditorium at Arizona State University in Tempe.

    Taliesin West continues as the headquarters of The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and as the winter home for the School of Architecture. The structure was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1982.

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  • Directions: 114th street and Frank Lloyd wright Blvd nears Scottsdale
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