Taliesin West {in photographs}

One of the best places we visited when we were in Scottsdale earlier this year was Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio, Taliesin West.

Driving toward Taliesin, it was difficult to tell if we were getting close. Our tour guide told us that when selecting the site, Wright speculated as to how far urban sprawl may reach and then he doubled the distance when choosing the land for Taliesin West. Without these little signs, it would’ve seemed like any other desert road.

The sculptural metal entry gate.

This door was one of many entry ways into the house from the pool and courtyard area. It’s the classic Cherokee red seen throughout the property.

The back courtyard and pool area.

Enjoying the view of the courtyard with a cantilever roof in the background.

These statues were embedded in concrete at most entry points in the estate. Each of them purchased from Gimbels Department Store.

A beautiful garden sculpture.

A Wright trademark, indirect light fixtures.

A stained glass piece available at the gift shop, Saguaro Cactus Forms.Windows to allow for light and ventilation during cooler times of the day and easily shut when temperatures rise.

Frank, I couldn’t agree more.