weesy001 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 We are starting the process of looking for an architect and are completely overwhelmed with the number of them. Is there a recommendation of a firm or person who can design a Prairie style house? For reference, my favorite FLW house is the Willits house and my boyfriend's favorite is the Robie house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I've been looking for a builder who has a FLW mentality for a while now so I could start designing my own house in stead of building everyone elses. So if you find one, let me know. And when you're ready to build, let me know. ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelNut Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Perhaps one of these guys can help you.http://www.aiahouston.org/Home_Tour2005.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 none of those are prairie style though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelNut Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I was just providing a list of architects that might be able to help you. I didn't say, "here is a link of prairie home photos with architectural firm links." The link was one that I had handy. You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesy001 Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) Those are very modern and far from FLW's prairie homes built in the early 1900's. There are many architects in Houston and we have found some very enthusiastic people who want to attempt to design a Prairie, but they don't understand what truly makes a Prairie.I appreciate you taking the time to postI'm thinking along the lines of http://www.delmars.com/wright/flw8-3.htmhttp://www.ci.chi.il.us/Landmarks/R/RobieHouse.html Edited October 29, 2007 by weesy001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas911 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Jay Baker has done some "Prairie Style" homes. At least some with design aesthetics based on FLW. There was an actual firm in Houston that had guys that worked with FLW but don't know what happened to them. They had offices on Ferndale and Westheimer. Last time I drove by their offices though, it was a cosmetic surgery place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Those are very modern and far from FLW's prairie homes built in the early 1900's. There are many architects in Houston and we have found some very enthusiastic people who want to attempt to design a Prairie, but they don't understand what truly makes a Prairie.I appreciate you taking the time to postI'm thinking along the lines of http://www.delmars.com/wright/flw8-3.htmhttp://www.ci.chi.il.us/Landmarks/R/RobieHouse.htmlawwwwe yeahhh! that's what i'm talkin' 'bout. are you building outside of the city? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I would absolutely LOVE to find a client who wants me to build a prairie style home. That would make me very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 There was an actual firm in Houston that had guys that worked with FLW but don't know what happened to them. They had offices on Ferndale and Westheimer. Last time I drove by their offices though, it was a cosmetic surgery place. That's the MacKie & Kamrath building - it is now the River Oaks Plastic Surgery Center. Frederick MacKie died in 1984, and Karl Kamrath died in 1988. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windowguy Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 awwwwe yeahhh! that's what i'm talkin' 'bout. are you building outside of the city?try john culpepper at bsa, or you might also try Tom wilson.Virgina Kellsey is very good as well as leslie davidson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsets Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 You might want to check this company out as well:They had a sign up for a spec build next to the house pictured here. The drawings showed a distinctly Prairie-styled home. I don't know if there was neighborhood opposition from the bungalow owners, or if no one showed any interest, or if the slumping real state market caused them to re-evaluate, but the sign is now gone. They would probably welcome a chance to work with someone like you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesy001 Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) What makes you think we're not building in town? . Edited January 29, 2009 by weesy001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesy001 Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) Thank you for the reference. Edited January 29, 2009 by weesy001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 'tis good to hear that interest in the prairie style is still around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thank you for the reference. We did talk with Mr. Condon and we like what he has done as well as his philosophy; but the vision we have for the home was more in line with projects that Mr. Merritt has completed.Not gonna let me build it?*sniffle* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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