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Behind the Scenes at Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House

This year, we visited the 4th International Iconic Houses Conference in L.A. and were lucky enough to tour some of the most influential pieces of architecture in existence today.
Follow us through Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House, built between 1919 and 1921—and visit the following link to learn the in-depth story behind the house:
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The living room at Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles. The Japanese screen is a reproduction of the original.
The living room at Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles. The Japanese screen is a reproduction of the original.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed a custom rug that spreads throughout the entire living space at the Hollyhock House in Los Angeles.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed a custom rug that spreads throughout the entire living space at the Hollyhock House in Los Angeles.
The hallway at Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles is lined with custom-made art glass.
The hallway at Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles is lined with custom-made art glass.
The custom dining room furniture set that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his Hollyhock House in Los Angeles.
The custom dining room furniture set that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his Hollyhock House in Los Angeles.
At Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles, there are 130 examples of art glass installments that he designed specifically for the project.
At Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles, there are 130 examples of art glass installments that he designed specifically for the project.
The Mayan-inspired details as seen from the outside of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles.
The Mayan-inspired details as seen from the outside of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles.
The front view of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles.
The front view of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles.
The repeated abstract motif of the Hollyhock flower at Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles.
The repeated abstract motif of the Hollyhock flower at Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House was built before the Hollywood sign was constructed, and it now stands proudly in its view.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House was built before the Hollywood sign was constructed, and it now stands proudly in its view.
At Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles, the hollyhock motif even runs up the spine of the custom dining furniture set.
At Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles, the hollyhock motif even runs up the spine of the custom dining furniture set.
At Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House, he completed the fireplace, a skylight above, and a moat that was designed to hold a pool of water.
At Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House, he completed the fireplace, a skylight above, and a moat that was designed to hold a pool of water.
At the Hollyhock House, the restoration team aimed to keep as many original details as accurate as possible when making repairs.
At the Hollyhock House, the restoration team aimed to keep as many original details as accurate as possible when making repairs.
At the Hollyhock House, a lush lawn sits in the center of the property.
At the Hollyhock House, a lush lawn sits in the center of the property.
The exterior grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.
The exterior grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.
Exterior details of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.
Exterior details of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.
Looking at the long hallway from the exterior of the house at Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.
Looking at the long hallway from the exterior of the house at Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.
An archival photo of Elizabeth Barnsdall's daughter Elizabeth (nicknamed Sugartop) standing at the Hollyhock House. From the collection of David Devine; Courtesy of the Hollyhock House.
An archival photo of Elizabeth Barnsdall's daughter Elizabeth (nicknamed Sugartop) standing at the Hollyhock House. From the collection of David Devine; Courtesy of the Hollyhock House.

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