The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright: A Complete Catalog

by William Allin Storrer

Among the many books available on Frank Lloyd Wright, William Allin Storrer’s classic The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright: A Complete Catalog is the authoritative guide to all of Wright’s built work.

This updated third edition revisits each of Wright’s extant structures, tracing the architect’s development from his Prairie works, such as the Frederick Robie house in Chicago, to the last building constructed to his specifications, the magnificent Aime and Norman Lykes residence in Arizona. Renowned expert William Storrer deftly incorporates a series of key revisions and brings each structure’s history up to the present day, as some buildings have been refurbished, some moved, and others sadly abandoned or destroyed by natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina—including the James Charnley bungalow in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. 

Organized chronologically, this updated third edition features full-color photographs of all extant work along with a description of each building and its history. Storrer also provides full addresses, GPS coordinates, and maps of locations throughout the United States, England, and Japan, indicating the shortest route to each building—perfect for Wright aficionados on the go.

From Fallingwater to the Guggenheim, Frank Lloyd Wright is the undisputed master of American architecture. Now fully revised, The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright: A Complete Catalog will be indispensable for anyone fascinated with the architect’s unique genius.

Genres: Architecture, Nonfiction, Reference, History, Art

538 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Kenneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

The definitive guide for finding Frank LLoyd Wright homes and buildings when you are on the road. We picked up a copy at Fallingwater and then took it up to Buffalo New York. There are some very handy street maps and a brief write up and history of all of the building included.

[Jlnpeacock Peacock · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was somewhat disappointed as I had hoped for detailed pictures of the various houses as well as interior shots. The books provided a listing of all Wright's works with one photo of each and brief information regarding the structure. The volume of his works was quite impressive. I just had hoped for more visuals.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the listing of buildings is in chronological order by date and there are maps in back. An index to city,state locals would have made this a 5 star for me.

[Tim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good field guide to all his buildings. But only a page on each one. No floor plans or detail pictures.

[Charles Stahl · Rating 3 out of 5]

A comprehensive catalog of all of Wright's work, but only touches the surface of each.

[Philip]

More a reference book or field guide.

[Windry · Rating 3 out of 5]

truly a naturalist architect. that's who Lloyd is.