I visited Falling Water in 1998 and it is a masterpiece! I'm surprised that no wealthy person has ever duplicated it at a similar site somewhere else? Are the plans copyrighted?
@tubulardude44 Yes they are, however FLW designed about 400 homes that were never constructed. The plans can be bought from Taliesin, although they are very pricey. If you do buy one, I've heard that they will relax building codes, as to keep it as original as possible.
'Runingwater' (the Kaufman nickname, owing to its dampness and mould problem) is beautiful, but a really bad design. The cantilevered concrete structure started sagging almost as soon as it was built. FLW had a knack for style, but was no engineer...
The practical layout for a home was more-or-less perfected by 1600. What 'modern' architects SHOULD'VE updated were the building materials and techniques. Crazy, Bauhaus-type houses made of sticks, stones and tarpaper are just a disaster.
@acsial that point can be argued. FLW was not there during most of the constuction. The actual work was done by local craftsmen. The beams in the floors should have been poured so that they deflected into a level position, but were poured level. Also, Kaufmann had more steel put in the reinforced concrete than was actually called for after he consulted with an engineer in Pitts. Either of these 2 things could have contributed to its needing reinforced, 60 years after it was completed.
IN 1956,I CAME TO NEW YORK AND WORKED AS A WAITER, BUT USED MY ONLY DAY-OFF TO GO TO THE COOPER UNION LIBRARY,BECAUSE A GRADUATE STUDENT FROM RICE AT COLUMBIA TOLD ME ABOUT THE TUITION FREE COLLEGE THE COOPER UNION. THE FIRST TIME I SAW THE BOOK"FALLING WATER", I SAID TO MYSELF "THAT IS ARCHITECTURE!" THEN I WAS MORE DETERMINED TO BE AN ARCHITECT!I DID NOT SEE THE REAL BUILDING UNTIL TWENTY YEARS AFTER I BECAME REGISTERED. I FINALLY HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE TO SEE THE REAL McCOY.---DANCEWU(DOT)NET
I go there every year and I always can't wait to go back... To have photo access to the rooms in the photos you probrably either work there or took the sunrise tour.... How beautiful. Thanks for posting!
No - I don't work there and it was just a normal tour. All I did was ask if I could take a few shots. Of course, this was back in 1988 when there wasn't the availbility of digital cameras that gave crystal clear images - I was just using my old 35mm Nikon and no flash was allowed. So it probably wasn't as much of a concern to them then as it is now.
@chrisazimmer Yes, the only reason they don't allow photography now on regular tours is because of time constraints. It's not unusual, on a busy day, for 900 people to go through the house in one day. They have also closed off the path to get below the falls because of the wet rocks and people falling
What about mosquitoes and bedbugs?
InvestWebbot 1 month ago
so zen
TheChrisBreezzy 3 months ago
A national treasure
aijesse 9 months ago
do people actually live there?
therandomdude1999 1 year ago
falling water is amazing design , it's one of buildings of famouse architect "Frank Lloyd Wright " which attracted my attention
Really i respect his thoughts
I'm one of his fans
dodearchitect 1 year ago
falling water is amazing design , it's one of buildings of famouse architect "Frank Lloyd Wright " which attracted my attention
Really i respect his thoughts
I'm one of his fans
dodearchitect 1 year ago
I visited Falling Water in 1998 and it is a masterpiece! I'm surprised that no wealthy person has ever duplicated it at a similar site somewhere else? Are the plans copyrighted?
tubulardude44 2 years ago
@tubulardude44 Yes they are, however FLW designed about 400 homes that were never constructed. The plans can be bought from Taliesin, although they are very pricey. If you do buy one, I've heard that they will relax building codes, as to keep it as original as possible.
everstud 1 year ago
An inspiring place to visit...a must see for all who love the outdoors. The audio is a nice touch...thanks for posting!
dormant55don 2 years ago
'Runingwater' (the Kaufman nickname, owing to its dampness and mould problem) is beautiful, but a really bad design. The cantilevered concrete structure started sagging almost as soon as it was built. FLW had a knack for style, but was no engineer...
The practical layout for a home was more-or-less perfected by 1600. What 'modern' architects SHOULD'VE updated were the building materials and techniques. Crazy, Bauhaus-type houses made of sticks, stones and tarpaper are just a disaster.
acsial 2 years ago
ITS ALL FIXED UP WITH TODAYS TECHNO ENGINERING ????? YESPREEEEESTRESSed CREATE >> ALL things sag over the years .... including ourselfs
palttrog2 2 years ago
The point is that they're not to sag DURING CONSTRUCTION... :@
acsial 2 years ago
cool All his buildings go with the flow
palttrog2 2 years ago
TRUE!!
palttrog2 2 years ago
@acsial that point can be argued. FLW was not there during most of the constuction. The actual work was done by local craftsmen. The beams in the floors should have been poured so that they deflected into a level position, but were poured level. Also, Kaufmann had more steel put in the reinforced concrete than was actually called for after he consulted with an engineer in Pitts. Either of these 2 things could have contributed to its needing reinforced, 60 years after it was completed.
everstud 1 year ago
where is this beautiful site?
funnyflie 2 years ago
Pennsylvania
chrisazimmer 2 years ago
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IN 1956,I CAME TO NEW YORK AND WORKED AS A WAITER, BUT USED MY ONLY DAY-OFF TO GO TO THE COOPER UNION LIBRARY,BECAUSE A GRADUATE STUDENT FROM RICE AT COLUMBIA TOLD ME ABOUT THE TUITION FREE COLLEGE THE COOPER UNION. THE FIRST TIME I SAW THE BOOK"FALLING WATER", I SAID TO MYSELF "THAT IS ARCHITECTURE!" THEN I WAS MORE DETERMINED TO BE AN ARCHITECT!I DID NOT SEE THE REAL BUILDING UNTIL TWENTY YEARS AFTER I BECAME REGISTERED. I FINALLY HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE TO SEE THE REAL McCOY.---DANCEWU(DOT)NET
georgewu5 3 years ago 4
why is it so bad to take a picture? indside? its a beutifull i wanna buy it soon XD
fabioproductions 3 years ago
I go there every year and I always can't wait to go back... To have photo access to the rooms in the photos you probrably either work there or took the sunrise tour.... How beautiful. Thanks for posting!
miaoster 3 years ago
You are very welcome!
No - I don't work there and it was just a normal tour. All I did was ask if I could take a few shots. Of course, this was back in 1988 when there wasn't the availbility of digital cameras that gave crystal clear images - I was just using my old 35mm Nikon and no flash was allowed. So it probably wasn't as much of a concern to them then as it is now.
chrisazimmer 3 years ago
Lucky.. I wish they still let people do that...
miaoster 3 years ago
@chrisazimmer Yes, the only reason they don't allow photography now on regular tours is because of time constraints. It's not unusual, on a busy day, for 900 people to go through the house in one day. They have also closed off the path to get below the falls because of the wet rocks and people falling
everstud 1 year ago
just went there...it's super! too bad can't take pics inside anymore...
guruji01 3 years ago
I was there... it is AMAZING!!!
Sweetness534 3 years ago
What an awesome house.
OwNZorZ 3 years ago
Well done.
I shoud make the same kind of movie of Alvar Aalto in these days. Regards "eskoeerola".
eskoeerola 4 years ago
This is one of the great places on earth....thanks for sharing your beautiful photos and sounds!
HalWeller 5 years ago 3
that's a good video
theamishland 5 years ago
Nice. I loved the bird sounds in the background. I remember it smelling so good there. The smell of woods. What a beautiful place.
this7old7erie7house 5 years ago