"I believe in God, only I spell it Nature."
"Freedom is from within."
"Buildings, too, are children of Earth and Sun"
The first quote is my favorite of all three. God = Nature in my mind. Nature is fascinating as was the man who stated all three quotes. The last quote tells you the writer of these quotes is an architect. His name was Frank Lloyd Wright.
The first quote is my favorite of all three. God = Nature in my mind. Nature is fascinating as was the man who stated all three quotes. The last quote tells you the writer of these quotes is an architect. His name was Frank Lloyd Wright.
Architects design houses, buildings, landscapes and even cities. Do you know any architects? I do. Today to become an architect you have national exams and you must earn a college degree. Was it that way 70 years ago?
I love architecture. The Upper West Side of NYC offers some of the most architecturally distinguished buildings. Some of them are residential buildings. The most beloved romantic skyline of the city is the twin-towered San Remo, the Majestic and the El Dorado apartments. Let's not forget the triple towered Beresford apartments. Or the Dakota. The Dakota was one of the city's foremost large spacious apartment buildings built in 1884. In that same year NYC changed the name of 8th Avenue above 59th street to Central Park West. What architecture lies on that street. The Dakota unfortunately was made famous by the slaying of John Lennon in front of the building and the filming of "Rosemary's Baby". There are many stories about the buildings of the Upper West Side. There are other NYC neighborhoods that offer great buildings. I would suggest exploring the buildings of architectural interest as a hobby. It could be a great weekend project.
About 6 years ago I was introduced to the architect of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright. Much has been written about Mr. Wright. The name Frank Lloyd Wright is as famous as Garbo or FDR. He was born on June 8, 1867. There are many Frank Lloyd Wright architectural houses throughout the United States. Some are the Prairie Houses built in 1901 in Oak Park, Illinois. Yet, his most famous and greatest achievement is Fallingwater in Bear Run, PA. The city doesn't exist on a map. Husband, father of five children and architectural genius is worth a new hobby - Discovering the work of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Through the generosity of dear friends (who we consider our family), Rick and I had the pleasure in August 2005 of intimately visiting Fallingwater. I cannot describe the excitement and exhilaration of that visit.
I would start with looking at the buildings of New York City or your hometown in a different way from now on. Then visit Fallingwater.
Top Photograph: The Dakota in New York City
Middle Photograph: Fallingwater
Middle Photograph: Fallingwater
Bottom Photograph: Cross-Stitch/Needlecraft of Fallingwater by PF (me)
Until tomorrow...
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