Posts with tag frank lloyd wright

QUIZ: Do You Know Your House Styles?

As spring buying season nears, many Americans on the hunt for deals will find themselves struggling to decipher listing descriptions. In addition to Realtor-speak -- you know, terms like "well-apportioned" and "retro chic" -- it's important to know what you're really looking at. In the interest of educating homebuyers... Continue Reading »

House of the Day: A Lloyd Wright Temple in Tinseltown

By Erika Riggs While architect Frank Lloyd Wright dominated the Midwest with his groundbreaking design, his son, Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. -- or simply Lloyd Wright -- made his mark on architecture in Southern California. While Lloyd Wright's homes are architecturally significant, many are culturally significant as well... Continue Reading »

House of the Day: An Apprentice's Handiwork

Long before The Donald co-opted the term "apprentice," people like Frank Lloyd Wright were training young architects to follow in his footsteps. This 5,746-square-foot sophisticate in Riverwoods, Ill., is a one-of-a-kind home by Arthur Dennis Stevens, Wright's last and youngest apprentice. How big a deal is it? The roof... Continue Reading »

Frank Lloyd Wright's Famed Ennis House Sells for $4.5M

One of Frank Lloyd Wright's most beloved homes has been saved from further deterioration by a billionaire architecture buff, according to the property's steward. Our friends at Curbed tipped us off to the sale of the famed Ennis House, a 6,200-square-foot "textile-block" home reminiscent of a Mayan temple. The home was... Continue Reading »

Frank Lloyd Wright Lovers, Now's Your Chance

If you've ever dreamed of owning a Frank Lloyd Wright house, you have more chances of making your dream come true than you might think. According to Inman News, there are 17 Wright properties currently on the market in cities around the country. Prices are a little steep, but then again, how often do you get a chance to... Continue Reading »

Next Page >

AOL RealEstate on Facebook