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Advocacy

SUCCESS STORY: Walser House in Chicago

In a major win after more than two years of advocacy, Austin Coming Together has...
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Advocacy

ENDANGERED: Sturges House, Los Angeles
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Insights & Inspiration

Meet the Building Stewards: Staff & Volunteers of the Barton House at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House

Advocacy

Taking action to preserve Wright buildings

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Key federal historic preservation tool threatened

Take action to oppose changes to the Section 106 review process that could undermine...
Photo of a group of 8 people posed standing on the front lawn in front of the Walser House, holding a bottle and glasses of champagne.

SUCCESS STORY: Walser House in Chicago

In a major win after more than two years of advocacy, Austin Coming Together has...
Wood sided house cantilevering out over top of hill

ENDANGERED: Sturges House, Los Angeles

Los Angeles Conservancy adds 1939 Usonian house designed by Wright to its L.A. Watch...
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Building News

The latest news about Wright’s buildings

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Frank Lloyd Wright Field Office Museum opens June 26

Immersive exhibit about Wright's life and work builds on popularity of reconstructed...
Photo of the exterior of a modest one-story house with lots of windows, deep red painted trim, and clad in fake stone siding.

Restoration of Burnham Block Model C3

Mark Hertzberg chronicles work to return American System-Built Home in Milwaukee...
Exterior photo of a small angular cottage with a hipped roof and a heavy stone and concrete mass to the left. The walls are mostly of glass with some wood. The setting is wooded.

Wright Over Water: Tour the Chahroudi Cottage

1951 Wright-designed cottage on a private island in Lake Mahopac, New York, will...
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Case Studies

In-depth stories about preservation projects & sensitive updates of Wright buildings

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Correcting the Record: The Frederic and Mary H. Nicholas House

The availability of online records facilitates the revision of a past narrative
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Restoring the Cedar-Shingle Roof at the Kraus House: A Collaborative Case Study

This carefully-planned project returned the roof to its originally specified material...
Photo of corner window without center mullion. Frank Lloyd Wright designed "Sprites" seen through the window

Insulating Wright’s Mitered Corner Windows

A homeowner reports on efforts to reduce heat loss and minimize condensation at these...
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Insights & Inspiration

Exploring the continuing impact & relevance of Wright's design legacy

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Exquisite Resonance: Transforming Our Usonian Home into a Concert Venue

Reflecting on the unexpected delights of hosting cello concerts with Mike Block at...
Photo of a group of 11 people posed in front of the veranda of the Barton House, with the main volume of the house visible to the right.

Meet the Building Stewards: Staff & Volunteers of the Barton House at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House

Read about the carefully-coordinated team effort it takes to maintain the Barton...
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Mike Block Concert Tour 2026

Grammy Award-winning cellist performs in Frank Lloyd Wright spaces
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Technical Resources

Practical information for the preservation & restoration of Wright buildings

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Accessing the Wright Archive at Columbia’s Avery Library

Tips to help you navigate the largest & most comprehensive collection of materials...
Cut through the concrete floor at the Sweeton House

Usonian Concrete Floors 101, Part 1: Background and Original Installation

Background & info about the original installation of this important element in Wright's...
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APT Bulletin explores archives as a resource for preservation

The latest journal of the Association of Preservation Technology was guest-edited...
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