Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture in Arizona Photos

Wright first came to AZ in 1928. He built Taliesin West as a winter school for his students. Wright had many commissions around Phoenix & set a high standard for architecture in the region. The F.L. Wright Foundation carries on Wright's work since his death (1959).

See also: Phoenix, AZ, Architects & Architecture
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David Wright House (1952) (5212 Exeter Blvd). Phoenix, AZ. Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright.

Frank Lloyd Wright built house for son David Wright. Phoenix, AZ

H.C. Price residence & desert mansion on hill above on N Tatum Blvd. Paradise Valley, AZ

H.C. Price residence (1954) (7211 N Tatum Blvd). Paradise Valley, AZ. Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright.

Ascension Lutheran Church (1964) (7100 N Mockingbird Lane). Paradise Valley, AZ. Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright foundation.

Wing of Taliesin West containing design studios of F.L. Wright Foundation. Scottsdale, AZ Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, Scottsdale

Unique wooden roof beams of Taliesin West. Scottsdale, AZ

When Frank Lloyd Wright started Taliesin West in 1938 water had to be trucked desert location to make concrete. Scottsdale, AZ

Garden of F.L. Wright's Taliesin West. Scottsdale, AZ

Wright's bell tower for Taliesin West. Scottsdale, AZ

Living room interior of F.L. Wright's Taliesin West. Scottsdale, AZ

Internal living room stone wall of Taliesin West. Scottsdale, AZ

Built-in overhead lighting in living room at Taliesin West. Scottsdale, AZ

Dining room of Taliesin West. Scottsdale, AZ

Theater at Taliesin West. Scottsdale, AZ

Small enclosed garden with sculpture through office windows at Taliesin West. Scottsdale, AZ

Arizona Biltmore Hotel (1928) (24th St & Missouri). Phoenix, AZ
Architect: Albert Chase McArthur helped by his teacher, Frank Lloyd Wright. F.L. Wright's Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix

Lobby of Arizona Biltmore Hotel. Phoenix, AZ

Detail of stained glass window by Frank Lloyd Wright in Arizona Biltmore Hotel. Phoenix, AZ

Detail of one pattern of textured concrete textile block system invented by Frank Lloyd Wright at Arizona Biltmore Hotel. Phoenix, AZ

Bell tower of First Christian Church. Phoenix, AZ Frank Lloyd Wright's First Christian Church, Phoenix

Roof & bell tower of First Christian Church designed by foundation which carries on work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Phoenix, AZ

Stained glass of First Christian Church. Phoenix, AZ

Rock alter of First Christian Church. Phoenix, AZ

Grady Gammage Auditorium (1964) (Arizona State University). Tempe, AZ. Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's Buildings at Tempe University, AZ

Grady Gammage Auditorium details of Frank Lloyd Wright's main portal. Tempe, AZ

Grady Gammage Auditorium details of Frank Lloyd Wright's globe lamps. Tempe, AZ

Grady Gammage Auditorium details of Frank Lloyd Wright's buttress. Tempe, AZ

Music Building (1971) (Arizona State University). Tempe, AZ. Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright foundation. Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's Buildings at Tempe University, AZ

ASU Music Building facade details in Wright style. Tempe, AZ

ASU Music Building overview. Tempe, AZ

ASU Music Building facade details in Wright style. Tempe, AZ


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