#Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

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How to Choose Best Frank Lloyd Wright Interior Style and Design

As a professional copywriting journalist, I have always been inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s interior style and design. Wright’s work embodies an unparalleled blend of innovation, elegance, and harmony with nature, making it a timeless influence on the world of architecture and design. If you are looking to incorporate Wright’s unique style into your own space, you first need to understand the principles of Wrightian design and the beauty of organic architecture. Wrightian design emphasizes the integration of a building with its natural surroundings and the use of geometric shapes and motifs. Organic architecture, meanwhile, prioritizes the use of natural … ... Discover More @ https://www.pouted.com/frank-lloyd-wright-interior-style-and-design/

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Ronnie Fieg x Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation x New Balance 998 Broadacre City

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Deadtree Brick Set

Published: 7-16-2024 | Updated: N/A SUMMARY A simple set of maxis-match walls, floors, and niche recolors to go with the “floor of the fireplace” brick. Inspirations include brick designs by SWTexture (2017) and Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Tree of Life” windows (1981 via the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, 2013 – No Copyright Infringement Intended).

DETAILS Requires all EPs/SPs. §7-10 | Build > Walls/Floors > Brick This set includes 6 walls, 5 floors, and 7 niche recolors. For the niche recolors, you need the BBNiche1Master (BuggyBooz, 2012) from the original set or from the Repo Pack (Simmons, 2022). DOWNLOAD (choose one) from SFS | from MEGA

CREDITS Thanks: Free Texture Sites and simmers all over. Sources: Beyno (Korn via BBFonts), Brick Fan Pavers (Swtexture, 2017 via CCA 4.0 international License), EA/Maxis, Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Tree of Life” windows (1981 via the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, 2013 – No Copyright Infringement Intended), Offuturistic Infographic (Freepik).

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my parents are in Maine, near a store that has given us much enjoyment through the years with their bin of discount misprinted shirts, and they sent me this banger:

my beautiful lobster son Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

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998 "Broadacre City Chutney" | New Balance x Ronnie Fieg x Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

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Ruth Adler Schnee

Textile artist and interior designer Ruth Adler Schnee was born in 1923 in Frankfurt, Germany. Schnee's family fled the Nazi persecution of Jews and ultimately settled in the Detroit area. In the late 1940s, she began designing and winning awards for textiles. Schnee was a trailblazer in the transition of textiles from simple decoration to a medium of contemporary design, and was also a well-known interior designer who worked with famous architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright. She is credited with helping spread midcentury modernism to Michigan, and the revival of midcentury modernism in the 1990s brought a resurgence of interest in her work. In 2015, she was named the Kresge Foundation's Eminent Artist. Schnee's work can be found in the collections of the Henry Ford Museum and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Ruth Adler Schnee died in 2023 at the age of 99.

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10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Architect in Surat

When it comes to designing your dream home, office, or commercial space, choosing the right architect is crucial. Surat, known for its vibrant culture and growing real estate market, has many talented architects, but not all may align with your vision and requirements. To help you make an informed decision, here are ten essential questions to ask before selecting an architect in Surat.

Exploring Surat Architecture Scene: Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Architect

1. What is Your Experience and Background?

Understanding the architect’s background is foundational. Ask about their educational qualifications, years of experience, and the types of projects they have worked on. An architect with a diverse portfolio, including residential, commercial, and institutional projects, often has the versatility to handle various design challenges. In Surat, where traditional and modern aesthetics blend, experience in local architecture can be particularly valuable.

2. Can You Show Me Your Portfolio?

A portfolio is a visual representation of an architect’s skills and style. Review their past projects to gauge whether their design philosophy resonates with your vision. Pay attention to the details, creativity, and functionality of their previous works. If possible, visit some of their completed projects to get a firsthand look at their craftsmanship and attention to detail.

3. What is Your Design Approach?

Every architect has a unique design approach. Some may focus on sustainable design, while others might prioritize aesthetics or functionality. Ask them to describe their design process, from conceptualization to execution. Understanding their approach will help you determine if their vision aligns with your expectations and project goals.

4. How Do You Handle Budget and Cost Estimates?

Budget management is crucial for any project. Inquire about their experience in working within budget constraints and how they handle cost estimates and overruns. A good architect should provide a detailed breakdown of costs and suggest cost-effective alternatives without compromising on quality. Discussing budget expectations upfront can prevent misunderstandings later in the project.

“An idea is salvation by imagination.”  – Frank Lloyd Wright

5. What Are Your Sustainability Practices?

Sustainability is increasingly important in modern architecture. Ask about their experience with sustainable design practices, energy-efficient systems, and eco-friendly materials. In Surat, where climate and environmental concerns are significant, an architect with a focus on sustainability can help you create a space that is not only beautiful but also environmentally responsible.

6. Can You Provide References or Client Testimonials?

References and testimonials from past clients can provide valuable insights into an architect’s reliability, professionalism, and work quality. Ask for contact details of previous clients and take the time to speak with them. Their feedback can give you a clearer picture of what to expect in terms of communication, project management, and overall satisfaction.

7. What Is Your Communication Style?

Effective communication is key to a successful project. Discuss their preferred methods of communication and how often you can expect updates. Ensure that their communication style aligns with your preferences, whether you prefer regular meetings, email updates, or phone calls. Clear communication can help prevent misunderstandings and keep the project on track.

8. How Do You Approach Problem-Solving?

Every project has its challenges. Ask about a time when they encountered unexpected issues and how they resolved them. Their problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing circumstances are critical to the project’s success. A competent architect should demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles.

9. What Are Your Fees and Contract Terms?

Understanding the architect’s fees and contract terms is essential. Ask for a detailed breakdown of their fees, including any additional costs for permits, consultations, or revisions. Review the contract carefully to ensure it includes all project details, timelines, and payment schedules. Transparency in fees and terms can help you avoid disputes and ensure a smooth collaboration.

10. Do You Have Experience with Local Regulations and Building Codes?

Familiarity with local regulations and building codes is crucial for a seamless project. Ask about their experience with Surat’s building regulations, zoning laws, and permit processes. An architect well-versed in local codes can navigate these requirements efficiently, ensuring that your project complies with all legal standards and avoiding potential delays.

Conclusion:

Choosing the right architect in Surat is a significant decision that can greatly impact the success of your project. By asking these ten questions, you can better evaluate potential architects and select the one who best meets your needs. Whether you are building a new home, renovating an existing space, or designing a commercial property, the right architect will bring your vision to life with creativity, expertise, and professionalism. Take your time, do your research, and choose wisely to ensure a rewarding architectural journey.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Sumac Stained Art Glass Sun Catcher Panel 8X 5.75 ebay vintage_remeinders

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Ronnie Fieg & Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation for New Balance 998

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Ronnie Fieg x Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation x New Balance 998 - Broadacre City

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Canto for Women of a Certain Llanto by Sandra Cisneros

after Dylan Thomas

I'd rather wear none than ugly underwear made for women of a certain age.

Rage, rage. Do not go into that good night wearing sensible white or beige.

Women who have squash- blossomed into soft flesh, and grieve the frothy loss of the interior garments of youth.

Rage, rage. Do not go into that good night wearing sensible white or beige.

Gone the black-lace architecture of the past, the thong, bikinis, hipsters, G-strings. Gone, gone.

The underwire and lace push-up cups replaced with feed sacks and ace bandage straps. Pachydermian. Prosthetic. A cruel aesthetics.

Rage, rage. Do not go into that good night wearing sensible white or beige.

Excellent women, who in wise vision flower, blaze, scintillate in your finest era. Refuse the misnomer "Intimate Apparel." For what lies beyond XL or 36C is the antithesis of intimacy. Garments sent to exile ánimas solas to the Siberia of celibacy. To sleep with dogs or cats instead of lovers.

Oh, La Perla, why hast thou forsaken us? Will no one take pity and design foundations, nay, lingerie for women of exuberance? Something imaginative, like Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater.

In my imagination I create a holster to pack my twin firearms. My 38-38's. A beautiful invention of oiled Italian leather graced tobacco golden, whip-stitched, hand-tooled with Western roses and winged scrolls. mother-of-pearl snaps and nipples capped with silver aureoles.

And you, my mother, gazing from your chaparrita height, who has cursed and blessed me with your DNA like so many Mexican women with a pillar for a torso like Caotlicue.

Magas, brujas, chingonas. Rage, rage. Do not go into that good night wearing sensible white or beige.

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Hans Scharoun (1893-1972) was an accomplished draughtsman powered by an overwhelming imagination. Already at the age of 16 the young Scharoun drew extensively in his free time and in art class, drawings in which he reflected the architecture of his time and his hometown Bremerhaven in autonomous architectural fantasies. Often neatly signed, dated and titled they lay the foundation of a singular body of work comprising more than a thousand individual drawings that are not related to a concrete project. Scharoun, who was the first postwar president of the Akademie der Künste (AdK) in West-Berlin, made over his estate to the AdK already before his death. As long-term head of the institution’s archive Eva-Maria Barkhofen researched Scharoun’s drawings and gained intimate knowledge of their development over time. As conclusion of her decades-long research Deutscher Kunstverlag recently published Barkhofen’s „Hans Scharoun - Architektur auf Papier: Visionen aus vier Jahrzehnten (1909-1945)“, a comprehensive analysis and overview of Hans Scharoun’s drawings focusing on the years 1909 to 1945. But in contrast to earlier publications on Scharoun’s drawings the author this time not only focuses on the famous expressionist drawings of the post-WWI years and the „Gläserne Kette“ connection but devotes ample space to his pupil and student drawings as well. During these formative periods Scharoun experimented with contemporary influences ranging from Art Déco over to the Heimatschutzstil to architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Hans Poelzig and Eliel Saarinen. Interestingly he already in 1909/10 developed first organically shaped architectures in a series of six drawings of church remodelings, early hints at what was to come once he became an architect. Barkhofen in turn contextualizes these drawings, points at reference buildings and provides additional biographical context and archival material.

In addition to the research surrounding Scharoun’s drawings it is worth pointing out that the they are consistently reproduced on full pages, a feature that allows for detailed examinations. With that said the book rightly deserves being named a reference work.

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AD travels to Connecticut to tour Tirranna, one of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s final designs. Considered one of the greatest architects of all time, Frank Lloyd Wright produced over 1000 designs in a career spanning 70 years, revolutionizing architecture in the United States. A pioneer of organic architecture, Wright believed any building should exist in harmony with its inhabitants and surroundings–a concept that runs through the veins of Tirranna. Join Stuart Graff, president and CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, as he walks you through one of the final designs of Wright’s career.

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Why Chicago?

Another behind-the-scenes look of my fanfic, “Strategist”. Also a bit of an explainer, since not all readers are from Chicagoland or the US.

Whatever Rick may say in the future, (my) Malcolm Pace will always come from Chicago. The City of Chicago is central to his character. To a certain degree, Chicago is the heart of the story, even if nearly the entire novel is set in New York State.

Chicago is there in the novel’s dinkuses (the section breaks of chapters that are typically three asterisks—yes, that’s what they’re called). The dinkus for this fic shares the four six-point stars of the city’s flag: ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ .

Chicago is also in the first emoji hint of what’s to come. For chapter 1, it was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💨💨💨💨💨💨💨🏙🏙🏙. The hint stands for the Great Chicago Fire, the Windy City, and the Home of the Skyscraper. Alternatively, it could refer to how, after the Great Fire, the city transformed into an architectural masterpiece. The number of each emoji is also a hint; 773 is one Chicago’s area codes.

Chicago is even there in the date chosen for the grand opening of New Athens: March 12th, as Chiara had revealed in chapter 5. 312 is another of Chicago’s area codes (the downtown area specifically).

Chicago is also there in the graphs in chapter 3—not just in the data but the colors of the chart as well. The red and the blue match the colors of the city's flag.

Chicago is there, too, in the story playlist, in a selection of featured songs/artists, like “Memories On 47th St.” by Vic Mensa. About 32 of the songs, in fact, with even more that are closely related—not that they're all listed yet. (Regrettably, the playlist does have a particular artist who did have really thoughtful messages in his old songs but has really become… bleh. Those tracks are there for their messages and vibes, not for the people who created them.)

And Chicago is also there in the inspiration behind New Athens (like the urban planning elements that borrow from Daniel Burnham’s ideas), it is a bit there in the lingo (e.g., Chapter 2 has a little Chicago slang, like “tweaking” and “lacking”), and it is very much in all the references to the Great Lakes or the Midwest or Illinois or “four states away” or a bunch of other things: Kenwood, Jane Addams, Jon Burge, the Bulls, IMSA, UChicago, the Chicago Boys, giardiniera, Malört, and other things that Malcolm might happen to think about in his daily life.

As for why...

So. Malcolm was first supposed to come from another state I lived in. Except that state wasn’t interesting enough for a story, in my opinion. Ha.

Then I thought... Interesting... Hmm. Arizona. Arizona’s interesting. There’s the Grand Canyon… There’s Sedona… Oh, and there's the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation HQ in Scottsdale, called Taliesin West, which was also FLW’s winter home and lab. That made for a nice connection to Annabeth. (In the atrocious and incomplete original draft of the capture the flag fic that this novel spawned from, Malcolm is from there, and there’s a mention of Taliesin West. [Percy wanted to take Annabeth there on a date lol.])

But Malcolm gave me city boy vibes, like, BIG big city boy vibes, so he had to come from one of the top metropolitan areas and not a suburb. The Phoenix metropolitan area (which includes the suburb of Scottsdale) is not that.

Because I made him the chief policymaker of New Athens, I also wanted to pick a place that really fueled his need—not just a desire—to build the city. What would make him want to wish so friggin badly that he could sort of raze down a country (burn it all down perhaps?) to rebuild it from scratch? And what would make him consider a solution like that?

What immediately came to mind was Chicago—and that his wish did kinda happen there, through the City Beautiful Movement, shortly after the Great Fire of 1871. The movement, which flourished from the 1890s to the 1920s, was an urban planning philosophy that was supposed to create moral civic virtue and fix certain social issues like poverty. But in the end, the City Beautiful Movement was still way more about architecture—the physical components of a city (what Annabeth's interested in). The movement failed to rectify the deep-rooted, seemingly impossible-to-solve social problems that Chicagoans had experienced and that remain to this day, like segregation, violence, and poverty (what Malcolm's interested in). This was explored/compared in chapter 4:

In the land of the bereaved and home of the depraved, they’d build an enclave with better problems.  New Athens would be everything the Second City should have become after that great blaze. Paralleling the wonders of the City Beautiful was simple enough. With a park system to make Bennett proud and a Burnham-inspired guarantee that not a foot of the shores would be appropriated to the exclusion of the people, New Athens could easily be established as “City in a Garden” and “City by the Sound”. New Athens could, too, boast the togetherness and unshakeable optimism of Malcolm’s kind of town.  But this city wouldn’t squander its chance to start from scratch. New Athens would be the place hailed as the City that Works—that did work, and for all. 

I really liked that Malcolm and Annabeth could have that connection of complementary yet opposing goals (physical and intangible institutions; permanence vs. change), which I tried to illustrate in chapter 3:

���Something permanent,’ she’d told him. Like the architectural masterpiece Wright et al. had brought to life for the most beautiful great city left in the world.  Malcolm scoffed. Were you blind or dumb, Wright?   Some things were just too permanent. 

Chicago also has an even better connection to Frank Lloyd Wright (and other architects) than Scottsdale/Phoenix, so Malcolm could also still get that bond with Annabeth. As indicated in chapter 3, I head-canon Annabeth spending parts of two summers in Chicago with Malcolm, exploring art museums, going on architecture tours, and seeing everything there related to FLW. I honestly don’t remember if canon Annabeth had ever left camp before Percy came around. (I feel like it’s a no? But I don’t care at this point.) It just seemed like such a worthwhile, life-changing, and perfect thing if she had visited Chicago as a child. Kid-Annabeth deserves to have gone to the Sears Tower Skydeck and to have seen all those FLW buildings in person. And she deserves to have been taken on an architectural boat tour on her birthday to see those skyscrapers and drawbridges by the Chicago River. To me, it was this head-canon trip to Chicago that cemented the architectural focus of her wish for “something permanent”. What better inspiration than the very city her hero supposedly called “the most beautiful great city left in the world”?

Without revealing too much, I will say that Chicago will continue to be there throughout “Strategist”—the good, the bad, the myths, and more.

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Artist Alex Katz created this mural, Bill 2, a portrait of modern dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones, in 2019 for Murals of La Jolla in San Diego. Murals of La Jolla is a project started in 2010 by The Athenaeum and the La Jolla Community Foundation. It commissions artists to create work to be displayed on buildings around La Jolla. A map of all the murals currently on view can be found here.

From the Murals of La Jolla website about the work-

Alex Katz’s mural, Bill 2, celebrates Bill T. Jones, one of the most noted and recognized modern-dance choreographers of our time. Executed in Katz’s bold and simplified signature style, Bill 2 depicts Jones’ visage, through a series of distinct expressions. The repetition of his face has a cinematic and lyrical quality, reinforcing his place in the world of dance, music and film. Portions of the face are dramatically cropped, giving the viewer only quick and gestural glimpses of Jones. Bill 2, is a striking homage to two artists, Katz and Jones, both renowned in their respective fields of visual and performing arts. The mural’s proximity to the new Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center gives a nod to the interconnected worlds of art, music, and dance.

The Guggenheim museum in NYC is currently showing Alex Katz: Gathering, a retrospective of the artist’s work from the late 1940’s until the present. The exhibition will be up until February 20, 2023.

From their website about the exhibition-

Emerging as an artist in the mid-20th century, Katz forged a mode of figurative painting that fused the energy of Abstract Expressionist canvases with the American vernaculars of the magazine, billboard, and movie screen. Throughout his practice, he has turned to his surroundings in downtown New York City and coastal Maine as his primary subject matter, documenting an evolving community of poets, artists, critics, dancers, and filmmakers who have animated the cultural avant-garde from the postwar period to the present.

Staged in the city where Katz has lived and worked his entire life, and prepared with the close collaboration of the artist, this retrospective will fill the museum’s Frank Lloyd Wright rotunda. Encompassing paintings, oil sketches, collages, drawings, prints, and freestanding “cutout” works, the exhibition will begin with the artist’s intimate sketches of riders on the New York City subway from the late 1940s and will culminate in the rapturous, immersive landscapes that have dominated his output in recent years.

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company has numerous performances every year. Conceived and directed by Bill T. Jones, and choreographed by Jones with Janet Wong and the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, the latest work, Curriculum II, will be performed at on March 10, 11, and 12, at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston.

Jones also hosts the series Bill Chats at NYC’s The New School. On January 30th, he will be in conversation with Bessie Award-winning theater director and performance artist, Niegel Smith and curator, producer, and director, Kamilah Forbes. For more events check out the New York Live Arts calendar.

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As part of the ‘Broadacre City’ pack, the Ronnie Fieg x Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation x New Balance 998 Made in USA ‘Apricot’ is one of two colorways released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the running shoe. The collaboration draws inspiration from the futuristic concept city created by Frank Lloyd Wright, showcasing earthy tones. The upper of the shoe features a tan mesh toe box with forefoot and heel overlays in shaggy suede appearing in olive green and rust brown. The smooth suede saddle is a pale mint green and decorated with alternating ‘N’ logos in tan suede and white leather. The custom sockliners display a sketch of Broadacre City and Frank Lloyd Wright branding. The ENCAP midsole with ABZORB technology provides lightweight cushioning for comfortable strides underfoot.