tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post255593342391553804..comments2024-03-29T10:51:27.752+13:00Comments on Not PC: Lewis House, by Frank Lloyd WrightPeter Cresswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10699845031503699181noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-6176289371639971232015-07-31T07:02:24.309+12:002015-07-31T07:02:24.309+12:00The account I read of Ayn Rand's stay at Wrigh...The account I read of Ayn Rand's stay at Wright's house was that it was unfinished and falling to bits even in its prime. The architect was not interested in the interior or livability of the home. Architecture rather than execution and endurance was what he valued. Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315796390662297759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-84833830047943710792015-07-30T11:46:04.000+12:002015-07-30T11:46:04.000+12:00A bit of both really, but perhaps most important i...A bit of both really, but perhaps most important it's:<br />* a function of the aging of owners as well, many of whom are original owners, and<br />* most natural materials need regular maintenance, which becomes more difficult as these owners age. (This house is a good example.)<br /><br />Also<br />* as houses did change hands, owners changed quite a few things in the houses for the worst, which newer owners wish to undo, where possible, or to put back what was missing. (The Martin House is a good example.)<br />* some houses being "restored" are actually being moved, such as the house in New Jersey next to a stream changing course, or the Pope-Leighy House that was moved to a different state!<br /><br />Remember that these houses I"ve mentioned here recently were built well over 60 or so years ago, and some more than 100 years ago. And many, like the Lewis house may not have been maintained for years, or even abandoned as older folk move into retirement homes. In many parts of the US, abandonment causes severe problems with the likes of burst pipes from freezing and re-freezing, or severe humiidity encouraging damaging moisture and mould growth.<br /><br />PS: Also note that I've been picking up posts of Wright Houses in the news, the reason for which is often restoration. Around 500 of his houses were built; not all are being restored.Peter Cresswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699845031503699181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-27765634756553960282015-07-30T10:26:23.330+12:002015-07-30T10:26:23.330+12:00A lot of Wright's houses seem to need 'res...A lot of Wright's houses seem to need 'restoration and maintenance'. Is that just natural process of time on older houses, or because he was pushing the envelope design-wise (perhaps in view of materials available)?Mark Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02541153163041831880noreply@blogger.com