Inside The Home Frank Lloyd Wright Designed For His Son | Unique Spaces | Architectural Digest
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- Опубликовано: 22 апр 2024
- Today, AD travels to Phoenix, Arizona, to tour the David and Gladys Wright house-the home designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for his son. When your father is America’s most celebrated architect, the greatest gift he could give you is a house, and this unique home uses many of the same ideas Lloyd Wright incorporated in the design of the Guggenheim Museum. The spiral structures, often symbolizing the infinite or longevity, are poetic, as David and his wife Gladys lived to be over 100 years old in this house. After many years of neglect and threats of demolition, father-and-daughter duo Bing and Amanda Hu bought the house and have since been on a mission to restore it to its former glory, keeping its legacy alive.
Archival Photos Courtesy of Pedro E. Guerrero
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A Frank Lloyd Wright house that was on the verge of destruction? WOW! Thank you to the family Hu for rescuing and restoring it! Beautiful!
Seriously!
That’s what I was thinking!!! 🫣🤯😩🙏🏽
The modern day builders/developers don't care about history or unique properties. They could build 2-3 houses on that property.
@@garylivingston9052 - If they were allowed to, they would tear down the Statue of Liberty and put up condos. For some people, nothing is sacred except profit.
The Hu family should request the help of the National Register of Historic Places as well as the local zoning authorities to get some level of recognition for the property. Tax incentives can be part of the plan, perhaps enabling a trust for maintenance and stewardship for the long term.
It would be a tragedy if the house built by Frank Lloyd Wright for his son was demolished.
So glad that this house did not get demolished. It's a masterpiece. Thank you to the Hus for saving and restoring it.
The properties around the house have now been sold off by the current or recent owner and McMansions are being built all around it. It's a disgrace!
What a treasure for our country how could destruction of this house be fair. 😊
Amen to that!
Masterpiece means something. It doesn't mean "any random piece by a master."
@@anthonythompson9741It’s not the current owners. It was more than likely the Spec Builder that was referred to in the video, or a previous land owner who sold the land to the spec builder. Land is expensive and stewardship of historical houses are not cheap. The fault lies with the cities for not having better building and land regulations.
As a wheelchair user, seeing a ramp access incorporated into a beautiful design as a feature to celebrate is really quite moving.
That’s the first thing I noticed too, amazing
Literally
It's great he elevated the house to escape scorpions and rattlesnakes.
@justthink5854 : I'm sure, this is a walkway, not a driveway.
@justthink5854 You might be able to fit a golf cart onto that walkway you claim is for cars..
The to Hu family - Thank you! As an American, I am honored that you felt so passionate about preserving this house!
The properties around the house have now been sold off by the current or recent owner and McMansions are being built all around it. It's a disgrace!
Can you please restore the pool please
Amazing that any builder would think to demolish a treasure like this and replace it with mediocre cookie cutter structures. I'm always grateful for people like this who are willing to preserve and protect such such unique homes.
The properties around the house have now been sold off by the current or recent owner and 'cookie cutter structures' are being built all around it. It's disgraceful!
American capitalist system!
Entrepreneurship rules!!!
I remember when this was up for sale not that long ago., I hadn't realized a company had bought it and slated it for demolition. What a loss that would have been. We are so grateful to the Hu family for taking on this rescue and restoration. Thank you so very much.
The properties around the house have now been sold off by the current or recent owner and McMansions are being built all around it. It's disgraceful!
Corporate Vandalism 😤
An architectural masterpiece now in the hands of loving caretakers. A sincere debt of gratitude to the Hus for their generosity and vision.
The properties around the house have now been sold off by the current or recent owner and McMansions are being built all around it. It's disgraceful!
@@anthonythompson9741how many times are you gonna copy and paste this reply on every comment?
Such an honor to have told this story!! So proud of this video! 🥲🥲🥲
Is the house only one bedroom? There was only the primary that you showed
You should be proud! 👍😊
🤦🏿♀
Great job!
Beautiful house full of character
I can’t believe they were going to demolish this treasure. Thank you for rescuing this gem .
Thank you Bing and Amanda for preserving this beautiful masterpiece. Such a beautiful story on so many levels.
The properties around the house have now been sold off by the current or recent owner and McMansions are being built all around it. Disgraceful!
Just the thought that someone would be so calloused as to want to demolished this for a modern construction is horrifying. Bless the Hu family for rescuing and preserving it!
How devastating would it have been to demolish this masterpiece? A million thanks to the Hu family, their vision and dedication to the restoration of a national treasure.
When I was young, my father took me to see Taliesen West. In the gift shop, a friendly staff member pointed out a coffee table book that had every FLW house and address. We proceeded to comb the Valley of the Sun in 2011, eventually find his son's house, despite it being fenced off and apparently in a sorry state. My father passed in 2015, but was always forlorn about the state of what he called FLW's most unique house. Happy to see somebody saw this house's beauty and restored it
That is another masterpiece by Frank Lloyd Wright. A big thank you to the Hus for preserving the house. It would be a crime to tear it down.
Thank you to the Hu family for restoring this beautiful piece of history. This comes at a poignant moment after the disturbing news of the demolition of a historical house in LA.
I had an opportunity to tour this house a couple of times. There's a guest house on the property that's just as amazing. Glad to see that it is being restored for future generations to appreciate.
The guest house has been moved to accomodate a new McMansion under construction. The properties around the house have now been sold off by the current or recent owner and McMansions are being built all around it.
@@anthonythompson9741Where was the guest house moved to?🖤🇨🇦
The fact that it was bought to be demolished is exactly what's wrong in the world . Too many with money don't care about history only the future. Luckily there's still people like these who do care ❤
May I join the many others who have thanked the Hu family for restoring and preserving this house. Thank you!
as a kid that ramp holds endless possibilities for fun rides on bikes , skateboards , etc
And when is elderly person it helps with Safeta, reduces chance off fall...
It was built to hold a family.
It's great to see Frank Lloyd Wright's genius preserved instead of being demolished
HUGE thanks to Bing and Amanda for saving this!
Not every building deserves to be saved, but this one sure does. I lived in Phoenix during the tribulations with this house, and am thrilled at what has happened. I was recently at Falling Water, again, and this house feels the same. Pure Wright.
Thank you, Mr. Bing Hu and Ms. Amanda Hu. This was a real treat to visually experience, with the help of AD & The FLW foundation. Be well, all.
As a dad myself, I appreciated this story in addition to the magnificent architecture
The Hu's have conserved a part of important American artistic history, thank you!
👍😍🙏
The decorative concrete blocks are stylized orange trees, referrencing the orange groves that surrounded the house when it was built.
wow!
Ooo great call. That’s awesome
Wow, what an amazing house. I've seen a lot of Wright's designs, but this one is my new favorite, along with Fallingwater. What a stroke of luck that somone bought it with the intention of saving it.
Thank you AD for posting! This is such a surprisingly moving video! The guide/narrator's referential telling of the story of the house, combined with the Hu family's dedication to preserving and restoring this building, is just (chef's kiss). FLW would have been so pleased. Bravo!
I’ve been to Falling Water twice and now this is on my bucket list to see! So glad they stepped in and saved it. There is such a peace and serenity in Wright’s design.
The house, the restoration, the filming and the editing are all BEAUTIFUL. Thank you ✨
This is not a house, but a masterpiece as Mr. Hu notes at the end of the video. Absolutely breathtaking! Love AD more and more for such meaningful content!
My MIL lives on the same street as this house and I’ve always wanted to see the inside!! A dream come true.
Kudos to the Hu family for saving this iconic and beautiful masterpiece!
Thank you Mr Hu and Amanda
For saving the house and it’s legacy .
Wonderful that the Hu family restored this. It would have been a tragic loss.
So glad someone with the skills and the love bought this house and is restoring it. It would be a tragedy if we were to lose it.
what a grand yet cozy space. can’t believe anyone would think to tear this down. this is art and history
I admire Frank Lloyd Wright's unique and beautiful architecture. Thank you to the Hu family for preserving and restoring this architectural jewel.
Thank you, Mr Hu, for saving this incredible masterpiece. I can't believe it was scheduled for demolition. What a glorious piece of architecture!
I’m not usually a big fan of unusual homes but this for some reason I love. It feels serene. And I love the interior.
This house is taking my imagination away! Such a magnificent piece of art…..it lives and breathes the magic of movement and nature. It’s evident that this project was a labor of love.
I've ridden my bike by this house many times, and peered through the fence, wondering about the story of this house. Thanks for tour!
Thank you the Hu family for rescuing this peice of history! I was outraged when i heard this property was slated for demolition for new properties for a spec builder to build new homes in its place for quick money... This restoration is absolutely beautiful! I'm so glad you were able to rescue this amazing peice of history and restore it to its glory! This lot and being a FLW house in Archadia, this is a VERY EXPENSIVE property now and worth a small fortune. I hope it can be slated as a historic property making it where it can NOT be changed or demo'd in the future.
So typical people tearing down history for profit. Thank you Hu family for rescuing such a gem of historical architecture!
so wonderful that they're restoring it together
Way better than another celebrity McMansion video!
Luckily to have been raised in the Buffalo area there were/are still numerous homes that he designed still alive and well taken care of. Seeing those who care to preserve Franks gift, there will never be enough “ thank you’s “ for what you have done now and for the future generations.
Thank You…
The challenge with a round(ed) design is putting in furniture designed for a standard box-design house. Designing furniture to go with the house becomes a must.
Amazing story. Inspirational. Uplifting. Touching. Many thanks to Bing and Amanda for saving this masterpiece. How this brilliant structure continues to bring families together in such a way is incredible. Love that this story takes a nice twist with the Asian connection on the American dream.
This is magnificent. I can't believe someone wanted to tear it down.
The leaking roofs in all Wright's homes was another way he connected exterior with interior. ;)
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:p
Why do you think his most famous house is called Falling 💧 Water? All kidding aside, his designs are works of art that should be preserved if humanly possible..
Organic architecture
Worth 15 minutes of my day. Just amazing to see and hear its history and materials FLR used 👏
Always loved how he kept plywood exposed and made it art.
im so grateful to the HU family for saving this beautiful treasure. ... thank you three fold.... beautiful karma for you...
What an amazing building. So uplifting. Perfect background music, too.
How could anyone think of destroying that house!? Fantastic that the Hus saved it. What a labor of love.
What an absolutely stunning house. It's a shame we've become so enamored with profit and speed we've stopped building them like this.
FLW was, and still is, the greatest architect. He was endlessly inventive and creative. No one comes even close. True genius.
Thank you so much for restoring a piece of America.
Thank You for restoring this National Treasure.
I have not heard much about Wright's spiral forms. This is a beautiful house and restoration.
Yeah this is my favorite Frank Loyd Wright house. Even more than the Waterfall House. I was born the year this house was completed
Special thanks to the Hu family!
Wright is such a legend. This house's design is timeless
Lovely video. If there were a FLW architecture tour BINGO card, "Compression & Release" would be the free space in the middle.
I went to high school very near the college in Lakeland, Florida that Frank Lloyd Wright designed. So I've known him to be a "big deal" for many years. He has a very recognizable style, and deserves the fame he has.
To be on this project was such a dream. Dream crew, dream story, once in a lifetime build. What an honor!
I knew someone who studied at both east and west. And became an inspiration to architecture in northeast Florida. Thank you for this wonderful story. I am so grateful!
Absolutely beautiful house, and the Architects that restored it are extremely skilled.....
How have I never heard of this FLW piece before? Gorgeous.
Only one word comes to mine: masterpiece. The cinematography, the unraveling of an extensive yet simple story, and tranquil music selection all add to the watching experience. I really savored every second. Thank you.
Wow that was absolutely wonderful too see. What a beautiful building , it must be a very special place to live .
Thankyou for sharing this , its both exciting and inspiring .
A house that is a real artwork .
I love the spiral goes around like a beautiful shell.
I always thought of concrete as a hard cold material , but its really beautiful.
Its wonderful another proper architect is going to be renovating it and giong to use it as his archictect design studio .
Someone who really understands it and appreciates it .
That was a wonderful watch , thank you .😊
This is great love the idea of a foreign person appreciating the art regardless of origin. So happy that he did this.
Design with a huge budget is easy, designing something interesting and livable on a limited budget is a real talent.
A house he designed in the 1940’s is currently for sale in Kalamazoo MI. Such a beautiful house.
Where is that?
@@chanelwade9552 South West Michigan. It went pending during the week.
I am not by any means a fan of modern architecture but I have to admit that this property is stunning. It appears to be not modern art for modern arts sake, but a carefully thought out plan to maximize space, functionality and emotions under one roof.
The positivity here is heartwarming. Thank you, everyone!
What an amazing story of saving such a masterpiece of architecture.
The articulation of the spaces .... pure art.
Every small details of the house is astounding
Fascinating piece. I probably learned more about design than many other videos I’ve watched. I’ve visited a few of Wright’s homes and always find them intriguing even if not warm. Great presenter with efficiency of words without the usual over flowering you see in so many videos.
Wow what a classic... thank you for preserving this with your painstaking efforts!
12:19 bring back the pool :)
Bing & Amanda Hu *THANKYOU* for your love & respect for historic architecture! ❤
Phoenix population was maybe 200k when he built that house. I wonder what it was like living near Camelback mountain back then. It’s a bit congested today.
He is one of my favourites architects. 😊
Thank you for preserving Phoenix history and part of the neighborhood that I grew up in.
I used to dance with Amanda her family is and has always been absolutely incredible!
Have often wondered about the acoustics in Frank Lloyd Wright designs. Thank you for giving it a mention in this fascinating video.
i love how his dad expreses himself, he is so calm. it makes me happy
"Roof leaks" -- classic Frank Lloyd Wright!
Thank you so much for preserving this arquitectural jewel ,Frank Lloyd Wright is one of my favorite Arquitect ,it’s a beautiful house with this incredible design ,thanks for sharing the result of a great restoration !
I've seen videos of the hyper luxurious houses of the ultra rich, but this house beats them all, no luxury beats great organic design, if only there was a way to marry these concepts.
Fantastic!! Kudos AD for producing this to share the inspiring and remarkable restoration of an FLW treasure. One of the best posts as of late and a refreshing alternative to the celeb crib vids.
I love Frankie’s way of thinking and his use of common materials. Thanks for sharing.
Two of the features I love is under the house and the roof. All the open spaces.
This is one of the most beautiful homes I have ever seen, to my taste.
How wonderful that they saved and cherish this property
That long approach pathway is something Wright incorporated into many houses including Falling Water in a modification.
Falling Water house most familiar to me since I live in mid Atlantic
Given his life and the chaos and tragedy, it's understandable that spirals appealed to him. Plus the ramp is a GREAT entry for a life-long house.