Wright’s Disability Home!

Wright’s Disability Home!

Wright's Disability Home!
This year has seen a number of Frank Lloyd Wright's homes come on the market making it possible for his masterpieces of architecture to pass to yet another appreciative family or individual. Here is another, but one designed for a special couple that took a year to design. On returning from WWII after losing both legs, Kenneth Laurent wrote to Mr. Wright asking him to design a home for him and his bride. Mr. Wright agreed to take on the project with the $15,000 the couple had accumulated. During the year it took to complete the plans, Mr. Wright wrote the couple and asked that they be patient because it would be worth it. Today Mr. Laurent says it has been worth it every day they've lived in this beautiful home. At age 92, after 60 years in the home, Mr. Laurent said he and his wife will be moving into an extended care facility, "as a precaution in case they get old!"

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With the characteristic Wright clean lines, large fireplace and the outdoors blending through to the interior, one would never realize this home was designed to accommodate a wheelchair. The painstaking design has all the beautiful built in details we have come to appreciate and the spaces are open. Though handicapped accessibility was built in, one would think it was a natural part of the design. Originally planned and built with 2 bedrooms, the house has been expanded to 3 bedrooms. Perfectly maintained, the house looks as new today as when it was built, and as is the case with all classic design, will always be timeless.

Winning bid is expected to be in the neighborhood of $500,000. Specially commissioned and designed in 1948 for disabled World War II vet.

Source: www.wright20.com