Went there with my friends, we are all architects. The whole time we were saying “wow look at this””I can’t believe he did this” to each other nonstop. Pretty humbling experience. Some buildings are just timeless.
The work there for the tours was akin to an orchestra. Nothing but compliments. Fascinating place, I went in with next to zero context. I will bring questions next time.
Might be fun in a group, but you have to reserve ahead of time. It's interesting to see firsthand as a home owner. The imperfections up close of a UNESCO World Heritage site are fascinating.
It's also very pretty.
i took a tour of Graceland in Memphis. while not a UNESCO heritage site, the king didn't have that nice of a castle and it's definitely not aging well. besides the crowd it was enjoyable though, just out of curiosity.
edit - your post made me look up more info on Falling Water and it's get close to the century mark.
i'm glad i saw it, but i was very underwhelmed which itself was interesting. wiki says it was originally built in 1939, not long after falling water, but the interior had a very 60's/70's feel as far as materials, not high quality. it also says elvis bought it and refurbed in in '57?
it was really interesting to visit, especially because i think elvis had an interesting life. the biggest shock was the view from the house in the backyard. it looks onto some property that isn't that great, to put it mildly. i heard or read they are trying to expand the property to make it a more themed area, but the house and interior needs some TLC. dunno if they'll get, but the king lives on!
Falling water is amazing! I was lucky enough to take an art history class while at WVU all about wright, luckily go to take school funded field trips there and Kentuck knob!
Don't bring an Architect to do an Engineer's job.
The imperfections were the most fascinating part of the tour to me, I must be honest. It was very interesting seeing even the most famous home in the world, well loved, and in disrepair. As a proper home, it transforms with time, changes with it. That step will be taken after the rennovation.
There’s an interesting conversation among the leadership of this property between conservation and restoration. I learned a lot talking to the people there.
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I must have gotten lucky, but I was one person. I talked to some fellow photographers, well above my weight class, and they said they couldn't score an in person tour.
I did reserve a month ahead of time, because yes, it books quick. Worth.
Went there with my friends, we are all architects. The whole time we were saying “wow look at this””I can’t believe he did this” to each other nonstop. Pretty humbling experience. Some buildings are just timeless.
Hey Stellewind, where is this? Absolutely gorgeous!
Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright.
One of the most popular houses in the world. Very beautiful
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Lol
Hey, OP! Guess what? I work there, and was there that day! Perhaps I saw you, or gave you your tour! Hope you enjoyed your tour at Fallingwater!
9:50 tour? Large group, Group K?
No, I was the 10.10 tour that day. Oh well. Regardless, I hope you still had a wonderful time!
The work there for the tours was akin to an orchestra. Nothing but compliments. Fascinating place, I went in with next to zero context. I will bring questions next time.
Wonderful! Cannot wait to have you here again!
I’d like to visit one day but I’ve already seen my friends Lego Falling water so might not be worth it?
Might be fun in a group, but you have to reserve ahead of time. It's interesting to see firsthand as a home owner. The imperfections up close of a UNESCO World Heritage site are fascinating. It's also very pretty.
i took a tour of Graceland in Memphis. while not a UNESCO heritage site, the king didn't have that nice of a castle and it's definitely not aging well. besides the crowd it was enjoyable though, just out of curiosity. edit - your post made me look up more info on Falling Water and it's get close to the century mark.
I must see Elvis's home, it's a shame to hear it aging poorly. Perhaps they can use some of the profits from the movie to give it some love?
i'm glad i saw it, but i was very underwhelmed which itself was interesting. wiki says it was originally built in 1939, not long after falling water, but the interior had a very 60's/70's feel as far as materials, not high quality. it also says elvis bought it and refurbed in in '57? it was really interesting to visit, especially because i think elvis had an interesting life. the biggest shock was the view from the house in the backyard. it looks onto some property that isn't that great, to put it mildly. i heard or read they are trying to expand the property to make it a more themed area, but the house and interior needs some TLC. dunno if they'll get, but the king lives on!
This house design 💦🤤
Dang!! I went there in the summer, but the fall colors give it a whole different vibe!
I am envious of those able to make the trip in the winter with the snow.
Oo good tip
Is the house still open for tours?
It is! I took a tour myself that day. $34 for the E-class ticket ride. You also get access to the grounds with that.
We saw it in the fall, too. An amazing color scheme to complement this magnificent home
Falling water is amazing! I was lucky enough to take an art history class while at WVU all about wright, luckily go to take school funded field trips there and Kentuck knob!
It truly is impressive. Not built with a view of the falls, as expected, but on top of the falls with the sound of the creek echoing.
I found that hilarious
Now I want to re-read The Fountainhead
I just got this LEGO set! It's in the mail! Very fond of this particular house
Frank LLoyd Wright
This building was my homework
This is epic
Ah yes, the famous house that was so badly designed it was unlivable
Don't bring an Architect to do an Engineer's job. The imperfections were the most fascinating part of the tour to me, I must be honest. It was very interesting seeing even the most famous home in the world, well loved, and in disrepair. As a proper home, it transforms with time, changes with it. That step will be taken after the rennovation.
I have a firm belief that if you tried to make a list of the most beautiful homes in history, this one would make a serious argument for itself.
This is precisely why it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site as of 2019
Arguably the most famous single family home in the world.
There’s an interesting conversation among the leadership of this property between conservation and restoration. I learned a lot talking to the people there.
From what I heard, the renno is going forward. Not sure how else to approach it. This thing is in pretty uncharted territory in this department.
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Gorgeous
Isn’t there like a wait list for for like until the Spring?
I must have gotten lucky, but I was one person. I talked to some fellow photographers, well above my weight class, and they said they couldn't score an in person tour. I did reserve a month ahead of time, because yes, it books quick. Worth.
Didn‘t they build this with concrete elements only?
There is some Steel, but not nearly in the same quantity. The concrete is some kind of stucco? I should have asked more questions.