Fallingwater
Fallingwater is an extraordinary landmark in
Pittsburgh designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, that
many, many people come from miles away to view.
By Ariella Meltzer
By Ariella Meltzer
What is Fallingwater?
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Fallingwater was a home for successful Pittsburgh
businessman and department store owner, Edgar J. Kaufmann,
and his family.
Fallingwater is an example of organic architecture, which is a
style Wright coined. Organic architecture is architecture
inspired by nature.
Fallingwater is also very modern, and it was even more modern
back when it was built, which was 1935.
Now, it is a famous landmark of Pittsburgh and many people
come to enjoy its beauty.
Who Designed Fallingwater?
 In 1935, Frank Lloyd Wright designed Fallingwater as a
residence for Edgar Kauffman, a successful business man
in Pittsburgh, and his family.
 Wright was a famous American architect, but he was also
a interior designer, a writer, and an educator.
 Wright also designed many other famous buildings, such
as The Guggenheim museum.
Frank LLoyd Wright…the
Genius of Fallingwater
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Where is Fallingwater?
 Fallingwater is located 50 miles outside of Pittsburgh, in
southwestern PA.
 Fallingwater is in Bear Run, and has many trees,
boulders, and especially, waterfalls!
 Fallingwater is also very near to Hidden Valley.
 From Pittsburgh, it is about an hour and a half drive to
Fallingwater.
When was Fallingwater
designed?
 Fallingwater was designed in 1935, after Edgar J.
Kaufmann had a celebration and Wright hinted to his
Kaufmann’s son, Edgar Jr., that a house Edgar
Kaufmann was going to build didn’t live up to Edgar Jr.’s
parents.
Why was Fallingwater
built?
 Fallingwater was built as a home for Edgar J. Kaufmann
and his family.
 Originally, Kaufmann was going to have a different home
built, but Wright convinced him otherwise.
 Edgar J. Kaufmann was very satisfied with the final
results.
How was Fallingwater
built?
 It took a lot of time to construct Fallingwater, let alone
design it.
 Using organic architecture, Wright used only four
materials to build Fallingwater.
 The materials were sandstone, reinforced concrete, steel
and glass.
 The construction of Fallingwater took about 4 years, from
the end of 1935 to 1939.
Neat Pictures of
Fallingwater
Fallingwater Painting
Lego Fallingwater
Fallingwater Painting
Candy Fallingwater
Pop art Fallingwater
Fallingwater is an amazing
piece of architecture that
defines the artistic style of
Pittsburgh in a creative way.
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