Taliesin West
1938Scottsdale, United StatesUNESCO
Arizona desert winter base and school complex. Local stone and experimental roof/canvas answer desert light.
The counterpart “other home” to Wisconsin Taliesin. Focus on materials and openings tuned to desert slope, color, and shadow.
Highlights
- Desert masonry walls — Are materials cut from the view, or framing it?
- Angled roof and light — How is harsh sun controlled?
Architects
Visit notes
Tours by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Check booking and heat precautions.