Fallingwater

by Lynda Waggoner (Editor), Christopher Little (Photographer), David G. De Long (Contributor)

A landmark volume to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of arguably the most significant private residence of the twentieth century. With stunning new photography commissioned especially for this book, Fallingwater captures the much-loved masterpiece by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright following its recent restoration. Built in 1936 for Edgar and Liliane Kaufmann, Fallingwater is hailed as a twentieth-century masterpiece—a marvel of innovation and daring that appears to float over rushing falls. This volume is a major event in the story of this icon, with new authoritative texts on Fallingwater’s history, structure, restoration, and collections, including the house’s relationship to its setting and its importance to the sustainability movement; its meaning in the context of Wright’s body of work; the analysis and planning process that went into Fallingwater’s restoration and how a seemingly unsolvable problem was overcome through modern engineering. Destined to become the lasting volume on this seminal monument, the book is a tribute to genius and the long-awaited reconsideration of this masterwork.

Genres: Architecture, Nonfiction

328 pages, Hardcover

First published April 19, 2011

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the way the author lined up local nature pictures right next to pictures of the house. It was so obvious where FLW's inspiration came from. Beautiful book.

[Joanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

After visiting Fallingwater this morning, reading through this book gave me a deeper appreciation for the building and its family. Fantastic photos of the property.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful and beautiful book. Just visited Fallingwater for the second time recently and this reflects it just as a visitor would find it today.

[Servabo · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don’t like houses designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, it’s a 21st century modern contemporary I can’t appreciate.

[Sandy Lias · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just came back from PA. I had chance to tour Falling water. It was outstanding, so peaceful.
Frank Lloyd Wright has built a beautiful home. I would enjoy spending a week in this home and area.
I purchased this large book to look at all the views inside and outside.
My home town is Milwaukee, Wis and there is one block of Wright homes.
They are still there and have been taken care of, you can view one of them.
The other homes are private residences.
FALLINGWATER is one place besides Monticello you need to visit.

[Jaq · Rating 4 out of 5]

An absolutely gorgeous book, I was thrilled to see the care and attention to detail that this book dedicated to such an amazing building.

I loved the details on the family too, as it gave some insight into the process that Fallingwater came from.

[Jay Manning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely stunning.