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Wright's sketches called for an external stair off of the cantilevered section. Massaro nixed the stairs due to modern building codes.
Wright's sketches called for an external stair off of the cantilevered section. Massaro nixed the stairs due to modern building codes.
The decks span an area of 2,000 square feet.
The decks span an area of 2,000 square feet.
The tip of the cantilevered section is an outdoor living area with a double-sided fireplace.
The tip of the cantilevered section is an outdoor living area with a double-sided fireplace.
Massive stones have also been embedded into the guest bathroom.
Massive stones have also been embedded into the guest bathroom.
A look inside one of the secondary bedrooms.
A look inside one of the secondary bedrooms.
The Massaro House main residence includes three bedrooms.
The Massaro House main residence includes three bedrooms.
The walls studded with locally sourced granite rocks throughout the home are meant to be in the likeness of Wright's "desert masonry" style but have garnered criticism from purists who say the rocks should sit flush. Massaro says that was impossible due to building codes and insulation requirements.
The walls studded with locally sourced granite rocks throughout the home are meant to be in the likeness of Wright's "desert masonry" style but have garnered criticism from purists who say the rocks should sit flush. Massaro says that was impossible due to building codes and insulation requirements.
Massaro hired Connecticut craftsmen to create the Wrightian furnishings, doors, and windows.
Massaro hired Connecticut craftsmen to create the Wrightian furnishings, doors, and windows.
An estimated 150 tons of concrete were poured to make the floors, walls, and some of the walls.
An estimated 150 tons of concrete were poured to make the floors, walls, and some of the walls.
Massaro spent untold sums to bring Wright's vision to life, but modified it for modern living. Air conditioning and radiant heating, not specified in Wright's sketches, were added.
Massaro spent untold sums to bring Wright's vision to life, but modified it for modern living. Air conditioning and radiant heating, not specified in Wright's sketches, were added.
The master bedroom overlooks panoramic views of the lake.
The master bedroom overlooks panoramic views of the lake.
All woodwork was custom-built to Wright's specifications from African mahogany.
All woodwork was custom-built to Wright's specifications from African mahogany.
A smaller "tail rock" off of the "whale rock" makes an appearance in the kitchen.
A smaller "tail rock" off of the "whale rock" makes an appearance in the kitchen.
The 26 triangular skylights—covering a total area of 1,500 square feet—in the home are domed, although Wright would most likely have chosen flat skylights. Massaro reportedly said he did not choose flat skylights due to their propensity to leak.
The 26 triangular skylights—covering a total area of 1,500 square feet—in the home are domed, although Wright would most likely have chosen flat skylights. Massaro reportedly said he did not choose flat skylights due to their propensity to leak.
The naturally occurring "whale rock", a key part of Wright's sketches, cuts into the dramatic entry hall that's bathed in natural light. The massive rock measures 12 feet in height and 60 feet in length.
The naturally occurring "whale rock", a key part of Wright's sketches, cuts into the dramatic entry hall that's bathed in natural light. The massive rock measures 12 feet in height and 60 feet in length.
Fifty miles north of New York City, a private island with a controversial home and guesthouse built from Frank Lloyd Wright’s drawings seeks a new buyer.
Fifty miles north of New York City, a private island with a controversial home and guesthouse built from Frank Lloyd Wright’s drawings seeks a new buyer.