Fallingwater

Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece

Strategically placed above a waterfall, Fallingwater’s horizontal cantilevered floors and terraces soar free of apparent support.
The building exemplifies Wright’s attitudes towards integrating architecture and nature.

Frank Lloyd Wright's most acclaimed building

Fallingwater is recognized as one of Frank Lloyd Wright's most acclaimed buildings. It is a supreme example of Frank Lloyd Wright's concept of organic architecture, which promotes harmony between man and nature through design so well integrated with its site.
Fallingwater was designed in 1935 for the Edgar J. Kaufmann family of Pittsburgh. Construction began in 1936, and ended with the completion of the guest house in 1939. The Kaufmann family used Fallingwater in all seasons as a weekend or vacation home until the 1950's.

Robert McCarter

Robert McCarter is Chair of the Department of Architecture at the University of Florida. His previous books include Building Machines, Frank Lloyd Wright: A Primer on Architectural Principles, and Frank Lloyd Wright (published by Phaidon)