Fallingwater

Today, my family and I trekked out to the Pittsburgh area to visit Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. Not being a morning person, I wasn't very excited about the idea at first, as it required getting up at 6:30am. But, I must say that it was well worth it. The scenery was lovely, and the house is an amazing one-of-a-kind. I'm still floored by the fact that it was built in the 30's--Wright's designs and ideas seem very modern day, indeed.

Here are a few pictures of the house (outside only, sadly) and the surrounding woodlands. It snowed quite heavily the whole time we were there, which showed up in a few of the pictures. Adds that winter feel, I suppose.




The view as you walk to the house.


A side view of the cantilevers the house is based on. You can also see the stairs that go from the living room down to the stream. A very novel idea.


A far view highlighting how the house hangs over the waterfall.


A close up of the waterfall.


Some impressive icicles along the rocks between the main and guest houses.


Another front view.

Now if only I were incredibly rich, and Frank Lloyd Wright were still alive. . .