Organization
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Comment on Facebook The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation was established in 1940 as the repository of the life work of Frank Lloyd Wright. The Foundation maintains its international headquarters at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is committed to advancing the ideas and principles of organic architecture, organic education, and conservation of the natural environment. The Foundation also seeks to preserve and enhance the lifetime contributions and ideas of Frank Lloyd Wright, and make available to the public opportunities to study and experience organic architecture.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
PO Box 4430
Scottsdale, AZ 85261
Phone: (480) 860-2700 | Fax: 4803914009 | Official Website
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Current Events
11/01/07-
Ongoing |
Panorama Tour
Taliesin West
Presented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
at Taliesin West
November 1, 2007 - Ongoing
Experience firsthand Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Kiva and Wright's private office - all linked by dramatic terraces, gardens, and walkways overlooking the rugged Sonoran Desert, and valley below. Knowledgeable guides explain how the site relates to the desert and provide a general overview of Wright's basic theories of design, history of the site and activities of Taliesin Fellowship community life.
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11/01/07-
Ongoing |
Desert Walk Tour
Taliesin West
Presented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
at Taliesin West
November 1, 2007 - Ongoing
A guided desert nature walk at Taliesin West allows you to explore rugged desert trails on the site, and experience the beauty Wright discovered 70 years ago. You will explore the beautiful foothills of the McDowell Mountains, with knowledgeable guides providing an in-depth, and entertaining explanation about the native materials found on the site. See firsthand the desert vegetation, and landforms that were translated into design elements by Wright. Evidence of desert wildlife (javelina,...
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11/01/07-
Ongoing |
Insights Tour
Taliesin West
Presented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
at Taliesin West
November 1, 2007 - Ongoing
The newly restored living quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West living room (called the "Garden Room" by Wright) are the highlights of this tour, which also includes all the elements of the Panorama Tour. The living room was the social gathering place for Wright, and the many famous guests he entertained. It is entered through a typically Wrightian low entryway ceiling, stone-wall space which opens to a 56-feet long by 34-feet wide room linked to the garden, and bedroom wing by expansive...
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06/01/07-
Ongoing |
Creative Architecture for Juniors
Taliesin West
Presented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
at Taliesin West
June 1, 2007 - Ongoing
The Creative Architecture for Juniors tour is designed to introduce young people to the importance of architecture, the roles of an architect, and how shapes, colors and patterns of nature were used by Wright in his designs. Families tour the main complex of buildings at Taliesin West including the Taliesin West Living Room, and the tour includes an interactive activity designed to engage visitors.
Important Information: Adults must be accompanied by a child or student. ...
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05/01/07-
Ongoing |
Night Lights on the Desert Tour
Taliesin West
Presented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
at Taliesin West
May 1, 2007 - Ongoing
On this twilight tour, the buildings, lit from within, appear as sculptures, the fire-breathing dragon is lit, and the lights from the valley below create a dramatic, romantic setting. The tour includes everything on the Insights Tour plus light refreshments. Reservations are requested but not required. Call (480) 860-2700.
Important Information: Taliesin West is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday during July and August.
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Upcoming Events
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Current Events
11/01/07-
Ongoing |
Panorama Tour
Taliesin West
Presented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
at Taliesin West
November 1, 2007 - Ongoing
Experience firsthand Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Kiva and Wright's private office - all linked by dramatic terraces, gardens, and walkways overlooking the rugged Sonoran Desert, and valley below. Knowledgeable guides explain how the site relates to the desert and provide a general overview of Wright's basic theories of design, history of the site and activities of Taliesin Fellowship community life.
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11/01/07-
Ongoing |
Desert Walk Tour
Taliesin West
Presented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
at Taliesin West
November 1, 2007 - Ongoing
A guided desert nature walk at Taliesin West allows you to explore rugged desert trails on the site, and experience the beauty Wright discovered 70 years ago. You will explore the beautiful foothills of the McDowell Mountains, with knowledgeable guides providing an in-depth, and entertaining explanation about the native materials found on the site. See firsthand the desert vegetation, and landforms that were translated into design elements by Wright. Evidence of desert wildlife (javelina,...
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11/01/07-
Ongoing |
Insights Tour
Taliesin West
Presented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
at Taliesin West
November 1, 2007 - Ongoing
The newly restored living quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West living room (called the "Garden Room" by Wright) are the highlights of this tour, which also includes all the elements of the Panorama Tour. The living room was the social gathering place for Wright, and the many famous guests he entertained. It is entered through a typically Wrightian low entryway ceiling, stone-wall space which opens to a 56-feet long by 34-feet wide room linked to the garden, and bedroom wing by expansive...
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06/01/07-
Ongoing |
Creative Architecture for Juniors
Taliesin West
Presented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
at Taliesin West
June 1, 2007 - Ongoing
The Creative Architecture for Juniors tour is designed to introduce young people to the importance of architecture, the roles of an architect, and how shapes, colors and patterns of nature were used by Wright in his designs. Families tour the main complex of buildings at Taliesin West including the Taliesin West Living Room, and the tour includes an interactive activity designed to engage visitors.
Important Information: Adults must be accompanied by a child or student. ...
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05/01/07-
Ongoing |
Night Lights on the Desert Tour
Taliesin West
Presented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
at Taliesin West
May 1, 2007 - Ongoing
On this twilight tour, the buildings, lit from within, appear as sculptures, the fire-breathing dragon is lit, and the lights from the valley below create a dramatic, romantic setting. The tour includes everything on the Insights Tour plus light refreshments. Reservations are requested but not required. Call (480) 860-2700.
Important Information: Taliesin West is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday during July and August.
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