"Falling Water" Frank Lloyd Wright During Snowstorm

Fallingwater is recognized as one of Wright's most acclaimed works
For Fallingwater, designed in 1935 for the Edgar J. Kaufmann family of Pittsburgh, Wright responded to the family's love for a waterfall on Bear Run, a rushing mountain stream. Mimicking a natural pattern established by its rock ledges, Wright placed the house over the falls in a series of cantilevered concrete "trays," anchored to masonry walls made of the same Pottsville sandstone as the rock ledges. Although the house rises over 30' above the falls, strong horizontal lines and low ceilings help maintain a sheltering effect. Almost as much floor space is taken up by outdoor terraces as indoor rooms.

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[garfypj]

Magnificent! Thanks! Was just there this fall, nothing like it. Also, half the house is NOT outside! (Who told you THAT???!!)

[Number1Score]

Lol, Too bad half the house is Out-Door

[abandeli]

Brrrrrrrrrrr !!!

[RockStarKid154]

were was this?

[stubbyjoe]

cool or should i say cold