Wright Home Not Saved!

Wright Home Not Saved!

Wright Home Not Saved!

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Update: It looked like it was sold and saved, but now the Chippewa News reports that the sale has not gone through.

After months of gut wrenching worry that the new developer-owner would bring in the wrecking ball, the Phoenix community and all those Frank Lloyd Wright aficionados who have been watching from around the world can finally say, "Whew!" Someone bought it from the developer for the asking price of $2.4 million! The new owners intend to restore the home to its original glory and preserve it for posterity. Thousands signed the petition to save it from destruction and it was given extended time to find a buyer by the Phoenix Historical Society. Unfortunately in Arizona, unlike other states, an historical designation is only good for three years, so even if that had been bestowed when the board met this month, it would have been prime for demolition again only three years down the road.

Wright designed and built this home for his fourth son by his first wife. David and Gladys Wright lived in it during their lifetime and it stayed in the family until four years ago when Mr. Wright’s three great granddaughters sold it to a family for $2.8 million because they could no longer afford the upkeep. They thought the family would live in it and care for it, however, the new family recently sold it to a Nevada developer, 8081 Meridian Corporation. Managing partner, John Hoffman, said they intended to tear it down to build new homes. When word of this got out, it spawned a public outrage within the community and with all admirers of Frank Lloyd Wright and his important contribution to modern architecture. This is a one-of-a-kind Wright design based on the same architectural principles as his Guggenheim Museum in New York, therefore making it one of Wright’s most important works.

Consisting of approximately 2,553 square feet with stunning curvilinear detail on 2.2 beautifully landscaped acres, the house sits almost at the foot of Camelback Mountain. Located in the Arcadia section of Phoenix, the house has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, exquisite Philippine mahogany woodwork including an eye-catching ceiling design. The great room contains the signature large Wright fireplace. The pool is very private inside a courtyard and follows the curve of the access ramp to the upper level which leads to the master suite and rooftop terrace.

This masterpiece of modern architecture has been saved!

Source: joffetalk.com