We are giving away a signed copy of Frank Lloyd Wright: The Heroic Years written by Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer. Winners will be chosen on July 31st.
Only subscribers of the Living PrairieMod Weekly Newsletter are eligible, so we invite you to sign-up if you like!
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These lazy summer days have impacted my ability to promptly post news, but I wanted to be sure to make this announcement!
Thank you to all who entered to win the June 09 Living PrairieMod Newsletter giveaway.
Jessamyn M. won the new Alexander Girard folk art-inspired style 5" x 7" rug called Flora, which was kindly given to us by Flor.
Be sure to sign-up to the newsletter to become eligible to enter the July 09 giveaway!
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Get 20% off super-cool canvas prints until the end of today from Inhabit Living!
Also, you'll get $1 shipping for orders over $50 and receive a free subscription to Dwell Magazine with every purchase.
Find out the promo code here.
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Happy 4th of July! To help celebrate, the observation area in the Statue of Liberty's crown has been re-opened to the public. It's seen as a sign of US efforts to overcome fears of the past and begin a new era for America. Read about it here.
Check out Red Squared this summer, a temporary art and architecture studio/exhibit running from July-September in downtown Spring Green, Wisconsin (136 N. Lexington Street).
Red Squared will display the art and architectural work, which has and is currently taking place at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture.
More details after the jump...
Continue reading "Red Squared: The Current Art & Architecture of Taliesin" »
Taschen, publishers of several beautifully designed books on art, architecture and design, are getting ready to release a set of 25th anniversary books on such architectural subjects as Aalto, Case Study Houses, Saarinen, Neutra, etc. for the thrifty price of $14.99! Check the list out here.
Image via Taschen
Even though the recession has hit big building projects hard, there's news today of the plans to build a new 19-story glass complex at the corner of Lake Street and Forest Avenue in downtown Oak Park. The design by Chicago firm Epstein will have condos, a hotel and much needed parking--but does it radically alter the face of this tree-lined little village. Read this article and this article to find out more.
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PrairieMod reader, Paul R. sent us a really interesting article from a blog called buildllc.com. In the article, the myths and misconceptions of pre-fab designs are laid bare, resulting in their proclamation that the pre-fab home movement is dead. Read about it here and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
Image via buildllc
I’m a Discovery Channel fan - and really love Dirty Jobs. I've had a few in the past, and I enjoy seeing other hardworking individual's jobs. Not to mention, the host, Mike Rowe, is great.
So, when Mike Rowe spoke at Ted I was interested in what perspective he would bring to this audience. It's a funny, intelligent and challenging look at all kinds of work and how we as a society view it. The portion where he talks about "Efficiency vs. Effectiveness," trust me, it's worth your time (hang in there if you struggle with the introduction/analogy where he discusses a certain experience with a sheep).
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Leif.designpark's children's tone chair is "specially designed to give kids a natural and positive surrounding by utilizing solid timber and environmentally friendly materials for that unmistakable sense of touch.
This site is not in English but has some really great looking chairs, I'd enjoy any of these in adult size.
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Apparently the Sears Tower in Chicago will be undergoing a green makeover including: solar panels to heat the buildings water, wind turbines and green roofs on the towers various levels, as well as replacing 16,000 windows and metal panels to save heating energy.
One of my favorite changes will be transforming the granite plaza that surrounds the tower with green space, new retail, and permeable pavement. Read more about renaming the Sears Tower here.
I would love one of these prints from Bryan Nash Gill on the wall in my apartment. But with a price tag of $4,000 I might have to be satisfied with digital oogling for now. Amazing. The process looks pretty incredible as well:
"Ink is rolled out and a piece of handcrafted washi paper is placed over the print block. Pressing little by little with his fingertips, Bryan imprints the texture of the wood on the surface of the paper. I love the idea that Bryan had to literally touch each tree-growth-ring in order to deposit its mark."
As a side note Ashes and Milk is a great blog. Take the time to check out the various artist they highlight.
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Slightly too modern for our place, but an interesting twist if you're convinced that the birds in your neighborhood share the same great taste in modern design as you do! We've got a nice group of yellow finches visiting our garden pretty regularly, and I'm sure they would love this upgrade.
This bird feeder has an incredibly clean design with only 8 parts that slide and lock together, no fasteners or tools required. Great design.
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Architect’s Birdfeeder
One of the things I love to do is look at logo designs. This especially holds true in the world of Wright-related logos. With three significant FLW building celebrations upon us—Guggenheim 50th, Unity Temple 100th and Robie House 100th—I thought it would be fun to post the different logos associated with these milestones. BTW: Prairie Design Group (parent company to PrairieMod) designed the Unity Temple 100 logo, which just goes to show how much we love logos! Got any architecture logos you'd like to share? Send them to us and we'll share them with everyone.
Images via Guggenheim Museum website, UTRF blog and Wright Plus 2009 event program
Visiting San Marino, CA anytime soon? Then you'll want to check out The Huntington Library's newly expanded Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art, which features one of the largest presentations in California of American art from the colonial period through the mid- 20th century. From the image, there appears to be some Wright on view. Learn more here.
Image copyright The Huntington Library
LEGO builder, Adam Reed Tucker will have several of his building block architectural works on display starting today at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Read more about it at Blair Kamin's blog.
Image copyright Blair Kamin
The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Robie House in Chicago, IL is getting ready to celebrate its centennial and the completion of a multi-million dollar restoration. A recent Wednesday Journal article reports on several of the new Robie-related programs the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust will be offering. Read about it here.
Images via The Wednesday Journal
I've been looking for some kitchen containers that look nice and are affordable. I found these at Ikea.
Image copyright Ikea
There is not much info to be had about architect, Paul Schweikher. Having worked in the Chicagoland area before moving onto Pennsylvania and then Arizona, Schweikher was responsible for several amazingly beautiful progressive works of architecture–including his own home and studio in Schaumburg, IL. However, what's frustrating is a lack of information about his work, where they are located and how many buildings are left. Can any of our fantastic readers provide info or (better yet) photos?
Image courtesy of www.vinci-hamp.com
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