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Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Martin House in Buffalo, New York, for Larkin Soap Company executive Darwin Martin, completing the build in 1905. Wright designed it at the same time that he began taking an interest in Japanese art.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Martin House in Buffalo, New York, for Larkin Soap Company executive Darwin Martin, completing the build in 1905. Wright designed it at the same time that he began taking an interest in Japanese art.
The innovative interlocking block and tile system Wright used to design the Imperial Hotel is visible along the corners of the structure.
The innovative interlocking block and tile system Wright used to design the Imperial Hotel is visible along the corners of the structure.
Patrons lounge near one of the hotel’s gardens.
Patrons lounge near one of the hotel’s gardens.
After: A commanding carport greets visitors at the entry point to the house.
After: A commanding carport greets visitors at the entry point to the house.
U.K. design firm Koto’s proof of concept for their new venture in architect-designed modular residences is in North Uist, an island in the remote Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The roughly 2,200-square-foot, four-bedroom home carries the company’s characteristic sculptural forms, jet-black yakisugi cladding, and Japandi aesthetic.
U.K. design firm Koto’s proof of concept for their new venture in architect-designed modular residences is in North Uist, an island in the remote Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The roughly 2,200-square-foot, four-bedroom home carries the company’s characteristic sculptural forms, jet-black yakisugi cladding, and Japandi aesthetic.
Because the home itself used so much wood, Carine leaned on other natural materials like linen and leather for the furnishings. In the living room, a Design Within Reach sectional is paired with a Timothy Oulton coffee table. The side table is from Formations; the chair is Cassoni.
Because the home itself used so much wood, Carine leaned on other natural materials like linen and leather for the furnishings. In the living room, a Design Within Reach sectional is paired with a Timothy Oulton coffee table. The side table is from Formations; the chair is Cassoni.
“The overarching goal was that it feel effortless,” laughs Louis, “but it turns out that’s a lot of work.”
“The overarching goal was that it feel effortless,” laughs Louis, “but it turns out that’s a lot of work.”
Nestled in the heart of Highland Park, the duplex residence at 713 North Avenue 53 is just a short stroll away from many of the area's most coveted hotspots, including a weekly farmers' market. Lush vegetation surround the home's .12-acre lot, creating an oasis-like retreat.
Nestled in the heart of Highland Park, the duplex residence at 713 North Avenue 53 is just a short stroll away from many of the area's most coveted hotspots, including a weekly farmers' market. Lush vegetation surround the home's .12-acre lot, creating an oasis-like retreat.
Although primarily an event space, the Emil Bach House in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood is also available for rent. Designed in 1915 for the president of a brick company, the classic late Prairie-style home is designed with flat overhanging roofs and a short series of geometric cubes. The home recently underwent a two-year renovation and is now fully restored with original elements.
Although primarily an event space, the Emil Bach House in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood is also available for rent. Designed in 1915 for the president of a brick company, the classic late Prairie-style home is designed with flat overhanging roofs and a short series of geometric cubes. The home recently underwent a two-year renovation and is now fully restored with original elements.
Following a painstaking, multimillion-dollar restoration, this masterpiece has been restored to its former glory and reopened to the public with newly expanded tour offerings. The Frederick C. Robie House, widely considered to be the epitome of Prairie style, was completed in 1910 as a private residence near the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus. Additionally, several pieces of original furniture, including the home’s dining table and chairs as well as the main floor‘s guest room furniture, are newly on display as part of a loan from the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago.
Following a painstaking, multimillion-dollar restoration, this masterpiece has been restored to its former glory and reopened to the public with newly expanded tour offerings. The Frederick C. Robie House, widely considered to be the epitome of Prairie style, was completed in 1910 as a private residence near the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus. Additionally, several pieces of original furniture, including the home’s dining table and chairs as well as the main floor‘s guest room furniture, are newly on display as part of a loan from the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago.
Built in 1953 for Samuel and Dorothy Eppstein, the ranch-style home is an exemplary representation of Prairie School-style architecture and Usonian thinking. Constructed by the original homeowners, the midcentury residence displays a history of care and thoughtfulness in every detail. The home has been completely renovated and furnished, staying true to the original era of the home and preserving the handiwork, craft, and brilliance of the original. The massive undertaking was led by husband-and-wife team Tony Hillebrandt and Marika Broere after careful research and conversations with previous residents. The result is a beautiful restoration which respects the history of the home.
Built in 1953 for Samuel and Dorothy Eppstein, the ranch-style home is an exemplary representation of Prairie School-style architecture and Usonian thinking. Constructed by the original homeowners, the midcentury residence displays a history of care and thoughtfulness in every detail. The home has been completely renovated and furnished, staying true to the original era of the home and preserving the handiwork, craft, and brilliance of the original. The massive undertaking was led by husband-and-wife team Tony Hillebrandt and Marika Broere after careful research and conversations with previous residents. The result is a beautiful restoration which respects the history of the home.