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ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE 1949 - Ford Residence 1955 - Bavinger Residence 1956 - Frank Residence 1976 - Taylor Alterations 1961 - Prairie Chicken House ???? - House at Manypeaks WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN 1911 - Comstock House I 1898 - Home and studio 1908 - Unity Temple 1910 - Robie House 1911-1925 - Taliesin East 1934 - Fallingwater 1937 - Taliesin West 1939 - Johnson Wax 1956 - Annunciation Church 1956 - Kentuck Knob 1956 - Price Tower |
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| The Greek Orthodox Church by Wright is a confronting building. It is sited on a vast field of mown grass in suburban Milwaukee, effectively isolating it from the context around it. It has a squat almost alien presence, yet on its site felt surprisingly natural. The ground floor plan takes up the shape of a Greek Cross with seating extending into the arms of the cross. On the second floor, seating is circular which gives the building its round shape. The building feels heavy and elemental. The inside is remarkably restrained, with brass tube rails and royal blue fittings providing the embellishments. While the building may appear to cut people off from the world, it actually lets in a lot of light through the ample stained glass and the domed porthole type windows that seem to make the domed ceiling appear to float. I was particularly impressed by the way the light seemed to pour through these seemingly small openings and wash the domed ceiling with a consistent glow. |
