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Rogério Renato Mateucci, the rector of Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil, died instantly on October 16 after being struck in the head by roofing material blown off Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Officials attribute the incident to strong winds, and the historic site has been closed to the public.
Owners of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes are increasingly offering overnight stays to the public, but they impose strict rules to protect the historic structures. For example, guests at a 2,000-square-foot property in Ann Arbor, Michigan, must submit detailed intake forms before booking. This trend highlights the tension between making rare architectural landmarks accessible and preserving their integrity.
A 1951 Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Minneapolis is listed for $2.5 million. The 2,500-square-foot property on Burnham Boulevard features historic preservation efforts alongside modern updates, including a new roof and HVAC system. It is one of over 1,000 structures designed by the architect and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The 1939 Sturges House in Los Angeles, the city's only Usonian-style building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is deteriorating due to deferred maintenance. Preservation groups warn that rotting redwood and structural warping could lead to 'demolition by neglect,' while the current owner disputes the severity of the damage.
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Airstream collaborated to create a limited-edition 28-foot travel trailer inspired by Wright's Usonian architecture, featuring organic curves, modular interior spaces, and Wright-inspired patterns, with only 200 units produced.
Frank Lloyd Wright's former home, Tirranna, in New Canaan, Connecticut, one of his largest residential designs, has sold for $6 million to a family from Brooklyn who are avid fans of the architect and plan to undertake a multi-million-dollar renovation of the 7,800-plus-square-foot property, which includes a wine cellar that was formerly a bomb shelter, a rooftop observatory, and 14 acres of landscaped grounds. The estate, named after an Australian Aboriginal word meaning "running waters," was completed in 1955 and was previously owned by the late founder of Danbury Mint and his wife.
A unique house in Westchester County, inspired by Usonian homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, features a giant terrarium in the middle. Built by behavioral scientist Francis Mechner and his wife Vicki, the house spirals around a round indoor pool that doubles as a hothouse garden. The home, surrounded by almost nine acres of untouched land, offers a bedroom for each child and ample space for self-determination. The Mechner family's unique upbringing in the house has influenced their individual pursuits, including chess mastery, video game development, and nutrition. The house, listed for $1.9 million, blends seamlessly with the natural landscape and provides stunning views of the surrounding woods and wildlife.
Westhope, one of the largest residences designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is up for sale for $8 million after a two-year-long restoration project. The 10,000-square-foot mansion sits on 1.5 acres in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was designed by Wright in 1929 for his cousin. The property features Wright's "textile block" construction system and 5,200 glass panes, providing sun-drenched rooms and views of the surrounding landscape. The home includes five bedrooms and four baths, with some original wood furniture included in the sale.