The David & Gladys Wright House - Frank Lloyd Wright Architect

The David & Gladys Wright house has recently sold and we were able to tour it in June of 2012 - Immediate Community support is needed to ensure the future of this very significant home. See more at azarchitecture.com

[@hardcorehouse]

Thank you for this video; it's something I have done before. The view you captured was superior, the effect as if there in person. That is a mesmerizing panoramic view you provided us with

[@WeDareToPrepare]

As a designer and builder for some 23 years, I would love an oppotunity to restore a great work of architectural art like this home. It's a crime to see such a landmark threatened by greed or what some call progress. This is what makes us who we are are. Do you see castles or estates in Europe being torn down to be replaced with malls or golf courses? Losing one's heritage is truly a loss for all, whether they recognize it or not.

[@wiguy3]

Nice tour....thanks. If this home is lost, it will be a crime. Hopefully someone can convince the developers to change their minds. It can't be moved. Sure wish I had the money.

[@EmpireChris]

Can't imagine that any person no matter how greedy would exploit and destroy a Wright building.

[@dingoswamphead]

... particularly this one. The curvaceous spirals and brilliant use of concrete blocks give it identity, mystery and beauty at every step. It integrates interior and exterior, both the garden and the borrowed landscape beautifully. Thanks for the great video. Fix the dunny and I will move in.

[@Somethinsgottagive]

I just signed the petition to save the house.Go to the Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy for details.

[@luciendenarend]

There are few rich people with taste.

[@DavidJGillCA]

That appears to be exactly what the owner of the property intended to do. I really don't believe that they didn't know the identity or significance of the house...it's a VERY WEIRD HOUSE. Why did they think it would be OK to demoish it? Certainly they anticipated an outcry if they did demolish it. Why does a person in business choose to act with such contempt? Why do they think their venture will not be harmed by the bad publicity?

[@DavidJGillCA]

Anyway, you are wrong about the consequences of "historic designation." Requirements vary by locality. Very few properties fall into such a category and it is very rare that such a designation entirely prohibits demolition or other alteration.

[@liunesia]

david and gladys live there throughout their life, and the house was pass to their grand daughters and the grand daughters sold it according to wikipedia...
that's a great lost to wright's family line, that's the only structure that a great architect design for his son and was just given away for money by their grandchildren..

[@kimhalversoninbend]

Gorgeous home and love the view of Camelback Mountain. Any news on the sale or restoration?

[@alohakakou2u]

Obviously the developer is in it for the money...even though he just paid $1.8 million for the place, he'll let it go for $2.2 million AFTER expenses...the government can't do anything since the laws in Arizona give compensation to private parties for laws that could decrease their profitability, such as historic designation. Anyone that has ever dealt with historic designated structures know that it is no longer your choice how to care for the place, it's by government dictate even paint color

[@jdmac44]

See if George Lucas would buy it, I bet he'd be crazy about it. Just don't let him tweak it with CGI.

[@DavidJGillCA]

First you are saying that the government can't do anything about it then you are telling us that "historic designation" amounts to a government "dictate." (Are all laws, is the constitution, a government dictate?) Which is it?
If the government can't stop a building that lacks historic designation from being demolished should we be compensating private owners for laws that decrease the value of their property? Not necessarily.

[@alohakakou2u]

Money...they bought it for $1.8 million and in about 6 months, without any repairs or modifications are to believed sold it for to $2.5 million to benefactor, Zach Rawling, a Las Vegas attorney, who has established a new Arizona non-profit to care for the house, the David and Gladys Wright House Foundation. A few threats(to demolish) and Ta-Dah... PROFIT. American capitalism in action

[@anthonythompson9741]

Zach planted some grass, polished the floors, had a rug woven, and is now selling it for over 12 million! Again, American capitalism in action. : D