gwilson Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Sorry for the repost, someone suggested I try this here:It is an odd mix, I'm aware. I am beginning to look for some design ideas for my own house which is probably a year or two off from construction.I have in my head a desire for a mix of Frank Lloyd Wright mixed with some Mediterranean and some mod.I was hoping you all could help me find some examples of some homes that are FLW influenced (heavily or otherwise) but mix in some other styles as well.Exteriors and interiors both please.Thanks folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 http://www.lakeflato.com/i like lake flato quite a bit. some of their projects may be too "modern barn"; however, some projects touch on the elements you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I have in my head a desire for a mix of Frank Lloyd Wright mixed with some Mediterranean and some mod.That's gonna be quite a bastard child! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoAtomic Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 (edited) Sorry for the repost, someone suggested I try this here:It is an odd mix, I'm aware. I am beginning to look for some design ideas for my own house which is probably a year or two off from construction.I have in my head a desire for a mix of Frank Lloyd Wright mixed with some Mediterranean and some mod.I was hoping you all could help me find some examples of some homes that are FLW influenced (heavily or otherwise) but mix in some other styles as well.Exteriors and interiors both please.Thanks folksOk, I have a suggestion: it's actually a church but I think it kind of fits your description.First Church of Christ, Scientist, Downtown - combines some mid century mod-ish ideas with sort of a Mediterranean twist to the detailing (especially in the courtyard area archways, etc). Main @ Jefferson, see pics in my previous post here ...Mod ChurchHope it inspires you ... Edited May 24, 2007 by GoAtomic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Great pix, GoAtomic!There's a house in Cedar Lawn in Galveston which Stephen Fox describes in the _Galveston Architectural Guidebook_ as "Mexican ranchero moderne." There's an address and a small photo. If I remember and have time tonight, I'll scan and post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 That's gonna be quite a bastard child!lol, yeah, I know. But I love parts of each of them.Chances are, I'll probably end up with a FLW meets Med and the interiors will be MCM. I just figured this had been done already or someone had thought of how to mesh the three styles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 http://www.lakeflato.com/i like lake flato quite a bit. some of their projects may be too "modern barn"; however, some projects touch on the elements you like.I really like some of their stuff. Some of it I would even call "Industrial meets barn" or "stone quarry meets contemporary".Interesting none-the-less. I've contacted them to see what they think.Thanks!Ok, I have a suggestion: it's actually a church but I think it kind of fits your description.First Church of Christ, Scientist, Downtown - combines some mid century mod-ish ideas with sort of a Mediterranean twist to the detailing (especially in the courtyard area archways, etc). Main @ Jefferson, see pics in my previous post here ...Mod ChurchHope it inspires you ...I love the courtyard. Almost gives you a sense of a "cloister"-esque setting (which is something I'd love to have in my home).I do plan on doing a courtyard style with a twist, so who knows.Great pics. I've seen the church from the street but never up close. Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey01 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 (edited) I do plan on doing a courtyard style with a twist, so who knows.Wow, lots of "twists." If we were talking about a cocktail, with so many ingredients, your future home will be the equivalent of a Bloody Mary.Oddly enough, though, I can see where Frank Lloyd wright could mesh with a sort of Mediterranean thing, if done with skill. I think it is great when homeowners have a point of view and want to bring a personal look to their dwelling. Unless, of course, it ends up looking like a Persian Palace (The new, more hideous version of McMansion. See Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_palace ) Wright's son, Lloyd, designed a home in Los Angeles called the Sowden house. This home, since a tasteful but controversial remodel, has traits of Wright, South/Central American, Mod, and hither and yon has splashes of Mediterranean. And it actually works! Plus it has one of the most beautiful courtyards I've ever seen. It was updated by a guy named Xorin Balbes who does some really neat work.Links to Sowden House:http://www.mosslerdoe.com/address.php?property_ID=447http://meyler.locations.org/library6180/in...tectural%2F1118Keep me posted...I'm very interested in how this will turn out! Edited May 24, 2007 by Jersey01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Wow, lots of "twists." If we were talking about a cocktail, with so many ingredients, your future home will be the equivalent of a Bloody Mary.Oddly enough, though, I can see where Frank Lloyd wright could mesh with a sort of Mediterranean thing, if done with skill. I think it is great when homeowners have a point of view and want to bring a personal look to their dwelling. Unless, of course, it ends up looking like a Persian Palace (The new, more hideous version of McMansion. See Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_palace ) Wright's son, Lloyd, designed a home in Los Angeles called the Sowden house. This home, since a tasteful but controversial remodel, has traits of Wright, South/Central American, Mod, and hither and yon has splashes of Mediterranean. And it actually works! Plus it has one of the most beautiful courtyards I've ever seen. It was updated by a guy named Xorin Balbes who does some really neat work.Links to Sowden House:http://www.mosslerdoe.com/address.php?property_ID=447http://meyler.locations.org/library6180/in...tectural%2F1118Keep me posted...I'm very interested in how this will turn out!Wow. Beautiful. It seems almost like something a modern Aztec or Mayan king would live in. Certainly no shortage of stone. I love the courtyard. Every room gets a view of the pool and court. I'd want mine a bit more functional, space to entertain, etc.These are great ideas folks, keep em coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 As promised, from the Galveston Architectural Guide (pp. 214-5): 58 Cedar Lawn Circle, 1950, Michael A. Loomis, designer Woodrow J. Walker, who built this house, was manager of the Palace Club, one of the Maceo enterprises. The Walker House is a flamboyant example of what might be called Mexican ranchero moderne. Like several other Cedar Lawn houses designed by the amateur architect Mike Loomis (and built by his brother, the prolific Galveston contractor Gus Loomis), it is based on a combination of angled and circular plan geometries and features a brash mixture of materials that give it a strong presence. Text by Stephen Fox. Photo by Ellen Beasley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 As promised, from the Galveston Architectural Guide (pp. 214-5): 58 Cedar Lawn Circle, 1950, Michael A. Loomis, designer Woodrow J. Walker, who built this house, was manager of the Palace Club, one of the Maceo enterprises. The Walker House is a flamboyant example of what might be called Mexican ranchero moderne. Like several other Cedar Lawn houses designed by the amateur architect Mike Loomis (and built by his brother, the prolific Galveston contractor Gus Loomis), it is based on a combination of angled and circular plan geometries and features a brash mixture of materials that give it a strong presence. Text by Stephen Fox. Photo by Ellen Beasley. Very interesting. Although it looks like it is about to fall over. It seems as if the different styles are at odds on this piece, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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