Inside One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Final-Ever Designs | Unique Spaces | Architectural Digest

Today 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.

Archival Photos:The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives (The Museum of Modern Art | Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, New York) All rights reserved. \n Additional Drone Cinematography:Udor Photography, DBA ; Marsha Charles and Albert Safdie, Coldwell Banker listing agents

Director: Skylar Economy
Director of Photography: Eric Brouse
Editor: Tristen Rogers
Talent: Stuart Graff
Producer: Joel Ahumada
Associate Producer: Chloe Leung, Brandon Fuhr, Pita Taing
Production Manager: Melissa Heber
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Camera Operator: Lauren Pruitt
Drone Operator: Ian Dudley
Sound Mixer: Jeff Gaumer
Production Assistant: Shahid Barraza
Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
Additional Drone Cinematography: Udor Photography, DBA
Marsha Charles and Albert Safdie, Coldwell Banker listing agents
Special Thanks: Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation


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[reggieongoogle]

Can we have LESS celebrity OpenDoors episodes, and MORE of this?

[sangambora]

AD doing a favor to humanity by covering these Frank Lloyd Wright gems, hopefully there's more of these videos to come

[NilkkiNikke]

I like how warm that house feels, a nap in there during the rain must be something else.

[imcrankyy]

Would love a video like this for each one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s houses!!

[luxelist]

I have a deep admiration for Frank Lloyd-Wright's philosophy. This house took my breath away, it blends in with the nature surrounding it so seamlessly. This video was such a soothing watch.

[HomeAtLast]

When you look at the distant shots of the house, looking across the water, you can see that Wright perfectly matched the color of the concrete blocks to the color of the surrounding boulders, which is one of the primary mechanisms for integrating the house to the land, to give you the feeling that the house is growing up out of the ground.

[nervun]

I love how time hasn't changed Wright's original idea of coexistence with nature but rather it has made this connection stronger by helping the building "settle in" the surrounding environment and become one with it.

[butterflysun]

To be surrounded by nature is to be surrounded by peace.

[wojpl]

One of the most beautiful houses I've ever seen. Perfectly organic and inviting.

[angelapleasants]

His architecture was ahead of its time and very well-made. ❤

[floridaproductions]

What a fantastic narration of this property.Just a wonderful, special property.Thank you very much !

[mallurypollard]

Juxtaposition: every architects and architecture enthusiasts favorite word.

[shaggybreeks]

WOW! I've been a fan of Wright for decades and never knew about this house. It's beautiful beyond words. OMG!

[jokerace]

Even compared to his other designs, this place is quite the masterpiece.

[zovalentine]

Rest in peace 🙏
Frank Lloyd Wright
8 June 1867 ~
9 April 1959⚘

[PARoth]

Riveting and spiritually soothing and I finally understand the “why” of small bedrooms and narrow hallways opening into large, open living spaces. It’s breathtaking how the land and water perfectly frame this exquisite house…just wow.

[vinceburden]

An architecture that impacts the natural setting of the place is like a falling leaf in an uninterrupted ground but at the same time has a lot of impact on how humans live alongside the environment. I really admire Wright's philosophy to his architecture.

[bdadamovicz]

It's curious how structural design elements were brought up so often when this is one of Wright's biggest weaknesses and a leading reason why so many of his building were demolished or in need of massive repair. Granted by this point in time much of the engineering aspect was likely done by other people within his agency after learning his earlier mistakes. At this point in time in the US architecture and engineering were largely learned at a company and not a university. University education in engineering was largely a product of the space race.

Still as a designer there are few that compare to the beauty of many of his designs. Prairie School and American Arts and Crafts design is in my opinion some of the premier architectural design ever.

[ericmoore]

Usually i prefer large English country houses, but this is so peaceful and serene. I love everything about it.

[sleepykat]

I'm reading Ayn Rand's Fountain head, who her main character is based off of Frank Lloyd Wright. I now have a deeper appreciation for the book along with quintessential architect. ❤