I visited this home and studio years ago, while employed in the architectural business. I was greatly impressed by his meticulous attention to detail, right down to the napkins on the Dining Room table. His Oak Park home and Studio is nothing short of spectacular.
Truly a remarkable house, one designed and built according to a philosophy...and I'm so glad this one was saved. Thank you, Ken for the history and tour. --- Fun fact: actress Anne Baxter was the granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright. Ken, I saw you and Dalton in the recent "Hoarders" episode and I want to thank you even more for the huge amount of work you did for your friend Bob both inside his house for cleaning and clearing, and outside of his house serving as advocates and case workers, doing so much on his behalf. If that isn't true friendship and genuine concern for a fellow human being in need of help then I don't know what is. Many blessings to you and Dalton!
I grew up just up the block from this home in a house that was built in 1877. I walked past this Home and Studio every day to both grade and high schools. Living in Oak Park gave me a great appreciation for architecture and FLW Especially. I also love Sullivan's style! The FLW Home and Studio is a stunning building. I also love his Unity Temple there in OP. So many FLW homes in OP too. Thanks for this tour. It was nice to see it again after many years gone.
On a high school art trip to New York, we saw a replica of Frank's studio or library at the MOMA I think it was! Impressive with so many amazing elements !
The house and studio are a marvelous composition taking maximum advantage of the corner site. You enter the house from one street, the studio from the other. The brick base and garden walls unite the beautifully scaled and diverse geometric solids of the various components. Quite a remarkable composition for it.'s time, and still exciting today.
Inspired by Frank and having tested for two days on career best suited for, I wanted to become an architect.... but simply worked for architects and engineers instead. I did visit Frank's Unity Temple building in Oak Park, Illinois
We have many book on Frank Lloyd Wright. Quite the architect, to bad about losing his family. The image at 3:53 shows how original the house is, that is a "not up to code" ungrounded plug.... OUCH Great watch.
I found it very interesting to see his humble beginnings... Thank you so much. I'm quite smitten by his designs. I often wonder if it would be possible to build a replica of one of his houses, but modernize it insofar as insulation, double or triple glazed windows, floorheating etc.... Perhaps even taking favourite design aspects from multiple houses, and incorporate them into _one_ ... I've been looking for a good book with all his houses - preferably with floorplans... but haven't found one yet.
Nice to see you in the video. My Dad revered Frank Lloyd Wright.I could never understand why an engineer would revere an archtect.After see what Frank Lloyd Wright created ,i now understand.
💓I've just been mesmerized for many years with FLR vision of living spaces and his art of integrating the factors of influence on human sences into architecture - all those skylights, waterfalls, rythmical windows, open and close spaces, sun and shadows, lows and highs, magic and science. The most powerful feeling is that all these personal univerces are made by human mind and hands. This is a good feeling of beliefe in human genious.
Hy, hello! First of all: it's very Nice to meet you, not only your adorable voice. Once when i was a student i saw this house but not from the inside. Now you give us this opportunity. Hugs from Brasil.
Thanks for another great video. I've always been struck by how the facade of the original part of the house reminds me of the work of architect Bruce Price, especially his houses in Tuxedo Park.
I loved this video! Again great job Ken! I personally love & am continually intrigued by FLW. Love the children's room. Simply fascinating things in that room! Thank you for doing this video!
I'm not really nuts about this home. I like the outside of the home. The one feature I did like was in the window layout in the bathroom. I really like that it was placed so no one could see in.
Built in 1889? If I hadn't heard that year, I would have thought thus was more 1920s and the Art Deco era. Even the dining room chairs strike me as Bauhaus design or modern Danish. The only room that I liked was the children's play room. Most of the house was just too dark for my taste, but the upper floor was brilliant (no pun intended) and warm. Funny how the bathroom only had the sink and tub, while the toilet would have been the actual novelty. And because the indoor bathroom would have been new for it's time, I bet there was only the one in that whole house.
After visiting FLW’s Oak Park home/studio in 2019, I wondered if his children knew at the time, how fortunate they were to grow up in such a privileged environment.
The thing about architecture that sets it apart from other art is the combination of form and function. FLW imo wasn't an architect, he was an artist that used construction materials instead of paint or clay, but a FLW house has almost zero function they're a nightmare to live in.
I grew up spending part of my childhood in Oak Park, including going to church in Unity Temple. I love his esthetic, but his furniture designs are not comfortable, and his flat roofs with skylights always end up leaking. 😂
My wife and I saw a Frank Lloyd Wright house in St. Louis. We both said we liked our own home better. Sorry, I'm not a FLW fan. Guess I don't have that level of culture. Nevertheless you offer a good report, Ken.
Well worth a visit if you're in Chicago - and accessible by metro with a bit of a walk (through a very pleasant neighborhood, but the train travels though very rough patches before you get there). I've been to a fair number of his surviving homes while traveling (if there's one nearish - even an hour or two, I'll usually make time) But while I admire much (!) about his design, the more I've read about the man, the more I see him as - not just flawed, but highly egocentric and vaguely malevolent. A charming misanthrope.
I'm glad to see that the building is still standing. Unlike his masterpiece of 1904, the Larkin building. Destroyed in 1950, the site is still a wasteland.
Wright didn't have 'students' at this point. He had employees/apprentices. Marion Mahony Griffin, Walter Burley Griffin, Dwight S Perkins, Jon S Van Bergen, Frances Barry Byrne, etc. Students come later.
I am a Victorian (especially Queene Anne) gal. I also like nooks and crannies- so not a fan of open floor plans. While this house was interesting it is just not for me.
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My man. You are finally in the video. Congrats to the success. It should be part of a TV show
I really like Frank Lloyd Wright and this house and studio does not disappoint. Thank you for the great content!
I visited this home and studio years ago, while employed in the architectural business. I was greatly impressed by his meticulous attention to detail, right down to the napkins on the Dining Room table. His Oak Park home and Studio is nothing short of spectacular.
Did I just complete a university course on architecture⁉️ For the layman like me this video was FASCINATING~thank you❣️
Truly a remarkable house, one designed and built according to a philosophy...and I'm so glad this one was saved. Thank you, Ken for the history and tour. --- Fun fact: actress Anne Baxter was the granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Ken, I saw you and Dalton in the recent "Hoarders" episode and I want to thank you even more for the huge amount of work you did for your friend Bob both inside his house for cleaning and clearing, and outside of his house serving as advocates and case workers, doing so much on his behalf. If that isn't true friendship and genuine concern for a fellow human being in need of help then I don't know what is. Many blessings to you and Dalton!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an honor to help him.
It was nice to see you again, Ken. It's also nice to take a break from ostentation. Somehow this house has a graceful, quiet understatement.
I used to give tours there, but haven’t been in years. Your video was a wonderful reminder.
My Grand father had a FLR home in MN . My mom loved her childhood home.
Hi Ken, great to see you, great channel!
Thank you!So much departure from tradition with clear form following function.
Ken, always so nice to see you again. An informative and interesting video. Thanks for sharing 💜
I grew up just up the block from this home in a house that was built in 1877. I walked past this Home and Studio every day to both grade and high schools. Living in Oak Park gave me a great appreciation for architecture and FLW Especially. I also love Sullivan's style! The FLW Home and Studio is a stunning building. I also love his Unity Temple there in OP. So many FLW homes in OP too. Thanks for this tour. It was nice to see it again after many years gone.
I love this...watching his genius flow is amazing..👏
Light, texture and space: all fused around nature 👏
Beautiful home
On a high school art trip to New York, we saw a replica of Frank's studio or library at the MOMA I think it was! Impressive with so many amazing elements !
Ken looking too good at the beginning. Great video. Thanks
Excellent as ALWAYS !😊
I enjoyed this video. We live 25 minutes away from both Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. I’ve been to both several times.
He was a genius in design. So simply beautiful.
The house and studio are a marvelous composition taking maximum advantage of the corner site. You enter the house from one street, the studio from the other. The brick base and garden walls unite the beautifully scaled and diverse geometric solids of the various components. Quite a remarkable composition for it.'s time, and still exciting today.
I am a huge fan of his designs. Thank you.
Inspired by Frank and having tested for two days on career best suited for, I wanted to become an architect.... but simply worked for architects and engineers instead.
I did visit Frank's Unity Temple building in Oak Park, Illinois
We have many book on Frank Lloyd Wright. Quite the architect, to bad about losing his family. The image at 3:53 shows how original the house is, that is a "not up to code" ungrounded plug.... OUCH Great watch.
Beautiful!
Wright does not disappoint. Good job on the tour.
The teacher who did the most for me was Philip B Welch, a protege of Wright's. Phil passed the legacy along.
I actually really loved this house. I wouldn't change much.
Rest in peace 🙏
Frank Lloyd Wright
8 June 1867 ~
9 April 1959⚘
He was an architectural genius. His homes built a century go still look modern today.
I found it very interesting to see his humble beginnings... Thank you so much.
I'm quite smitten by his designs. I often wonder if it would be possible to build a replica of one of his houses, but modernize it insofar as insulation, double or triple glazed windows, floorheating etc....
Perhaps even taking favourite design aspects from multiple houses, and incorporate them into _one_ ...
I've been looking for a good book with all his houses - preferably with floorplans... but haven't found one yet.
great channel! sometime when you are in the midwest, look into harvey ellis's mansions etc in st joseph missouri.
Nice to see you in the video.
My Dad revered Frank Lloyd Wright.I could never understand why an engineer would revere an archtect.After see what Frank Lloyd Wright created ,i now understand.
💓I've just been mesmerized for many years with FLR vision of living spaces and his art of integrating the factors of influence on human sences into architecture - all those skylights, waterfalls, rythmical windows, open and close spaces, sun and shadows, lows and highs, magic and science. The most powerful feeling is that all these personal univerces are made by human mind and hands. This is a good feeling of beliefe in human genious.
Ken, your videos are always insightful & well reached. Bravo❗️Thank you sharing🎈
Hy, hello! First of all: it's very Nice to meet you, not only your adorable voice. Once when i was a student i saw this house but not from the inside. Now you give us this opportunity. Hugs from Brasil.
Hey Ken, this home is spectacular!!! I'm a big fan of Frank Lloyd Wright & his work!! Thanks for sharing this informative video!!! 👍👍🙂
Thanks for another great video. I've always been struck by how the facade of the original part of the house reminds me of the work of architect Bruce Price, especially his houses in Tuxedo Park.
Wonderful stuff, well I would say that, I love Arts and Crafts. From UK 👍
THANKS
I loved this video! Again great job Ken! I personally love & am continually intrigued by FLW. Love the children's room. Simply fascinating things in that room! Thank you for doing this video!
I'm not really nuts about this home. I like the outside of the home. The one feature I did like was in the window layout in the bathroom. I really like that it was placed so no one could see in.
Pls do a video on frank Lloyd wright designed apartment buildings that existed in Milwaukee Wisconsin
Very cool seeing this sort of transitional design in his career.
Wow, wasn’t expecting a face reveal. Nice to put a face to the voice. 😊
Thank you. Ken, for another fascinating video. I love FLW's work, but I've never been able to see myself living in one of his homes. (As if....lol)
Love to walk through it. He was brilliant, for sure.
Built in 1889? If I hadn't heard that year, I would have thought thus was more 1920s and the Art Deco era. Even the dining room chairs strike me as Bauhaus design or modern Danish. The only room that I liked was the children's play room. Most of the house was just too dark for my taste, but the upper floor was brilliant (no pun intended) and warm. Funny how the bathroom only had the sink and tub, while the toilet would have been the actual novelty. And because the indoor bathroom would have been new for it's time, I bet there was only the one in that whole house.
Oak Park is worth a visit for anyone who is interested in architecture and design.
After visiting FLW’s Oak Park home/studio in 2019, I wondered if his children knew at the time, how fortunate they were to grow up in such a privileged environment.
I have been In frank Lloyd wright rights home. I love His designs.
I don't think I could sit for 5 minutes in those dining chairs.
The thing about architecture that sets it apart from other art is the combination of form and function. FLW imo wasn't an architect, he was an artist that used construction materials instead of paint or clay, but a FLW house has almost zero function they're a nightmare to live in.
I grew up spending part of my childhood in Oak Park, including going to church in Unity Temple. I love his esthetic, but his furniture designs are not comfortable, and his flat roofs with skylights always end up leaking. 😂
I toured his home as well as other homes and buildings in Oak Park and River Forest.
My wife and I saw a Frank Lloyd Wright house in St. Louis. We both said we liked our own home better. Sorry, I'm not a FLW fan. Guess I don't have that level of culture. Nevertheless you offer a good report, Ken.
Well worth a visit if you're in Chicago - and accessible by metro with a bit of a walk (through a very pleasant neighborhood, but the train travels though very rough patches before you get there). I've been to a fair number of his surviving homes while traveling (if there's one nearish - even an hour or two, I'll usually make time) But while I admire much (!) about his design, the more I've read about the man, the more I see him as - not just flawed, but highly egocentric and vaguely malevolent. A charming misanthrope.
You look nice and you have a wonderful voice.
I'm glad to see that the building is still standing. Unlike his masterpiece of 1904, the Larkin building. Destroyed in 1950, the site is still a wasteland.
Victorian architecture all the way for me
Wright didn't have 'students' at this point. He had employees/apprentices. Marion Mahony Griffin, Walter Burley Griffin, Dwight S Perkins, Jon S Van Bergen, Frances Barry Byrne, etc. Students come later.
I am a Victorian (especially Queene Anne) gal. I also like nooks and crannies- so not a fan of open floor plans. While this house was interesting it is just not for me.
At the risk of being burned at the stake for heresy, I've never been a huge FLW fan.
The romans and aztecs had indoor plumbing 2000 years ago
"Until he cheated on his wife, and quietly abandoned his family" 😆 Oh, well these things happen!
Like You! I don’t like Wright’s architecture at all. His rooms are dark and dingy. He liked filtering light out rather than welcoming it in.
ANNOYING MECHANICAL VOICE
Ugh. Can’t listen to this weird narrator😩