In the field of Architecture and Interior Design, one of the vested names in the field is Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright contributed 532 structures in his name with a number of buildings and homes. One home inspired by Wright's design principles is now for sale and available on the market for $879,000.
According to Curbed, the home of Barbara and James Taylor located in 21430 SE 24th Street was built "to bring homage" to one of Frank Lloyd Wright's design. The builder of Taylor's home was reported as the apprentice of Wright's although he only had a brief stay as Wright's helper.
"The 'new' discovery was designed in 1965 by Milton Stricker, an apprentice who helped Wright when he was working on the Brandes home. Stricker didn't spend much time under Wright's wing, but was passionate about his work and his desire to learn from the elder architect."
"Stricker, who opened a practice in Washington state in 1962 and would make his own impact on the architecture of the Pacific Northwest, designed the James Taylor Home after Wright's death. While it's not a direct replica, it's a close match, boasting an L-shaped Usonian layout with low roofs, masonry walls, and an open floor plan," based on the article.
The home located in a wooded lot was renovated. Limelite Development paved way for the necessary amendments to fulfill its impressive state. The developers saw the beauty in the home that was influenced by the "Fallingwater" architect and they could tell the future potential of the property. Ultimately, Taylor's home is distinguishable of its Usonian theme design after the finished renovation.
"It's gives us hope when something that wonderful can be saved," said Marsha Shyer from the outlet, the owner of the Brandes house and a board member of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy. "We didn't know the story of the home, which sat abandoned. Once we saw the home, and realized the connection, it was obvious it was something that needed to be preserved."
