Built in 1937, Taliesin West was an experiment in desert living that evolved at the hands of master architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentices until he passed in 1959. Conceptualized as a refuge from the harsh winters of the Midwest, the complex—which grew to include a drafting studio, dining facilities, three theaters, a workshop, Wright’s office and private living quarters, and apprentice and staff residences—takes direct inspiration from the arid landscape. Photo 9 of 14 in Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Spectacular Desert Retreat and School in Arizona

Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Spectacular Desert Retreat and School in Arizona

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A stone hearth anchors the grand space. Custom Taliesin Wright Chairs were purposefully designed for the human scale and provide a variety of seating options, and are covered in rich velvet textiles.