Recently I was able to visit Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob - two homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright located southeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Both homes were designed to fit into the landscape. As I walked through the homes, I experienced a wonderful sense of peacefulness. The design harmony is very powerful.
I learned that FLW refused to design homes with attics, basements or garages because he believed that these areas promoted clutter which was anathema to him. He has a point.
If you are in the area, I strongly recommend visiting both Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. It is an enriching experience.
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| Entrance to Kentuck Knob. The stone is locally quarried Pottsville sandstone. (The bus is not actually parked in the house, that is a reflection in the glass door,) |
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| Window detail in carport. FLW was ok with carports, just not garages. |
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| Garden patio area at Kentuck Knob. |
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| Fallingwater |
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| Fallingwater extends over Bear Run. A stairway extends down from the living room so that one could dangle ones feet into the creek if one chose. |
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| Yes, Fallingwater is cantilevered over a water fall. Prepare to be peacefully astonished. |
