Frank Lloyd Wright’s Mayan Revival Houses in Los Angeles: Creating Atmosphere and Perception of Space

Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural legacy is vast, but among his most enigmatic and atmospheric works are his Mayan Revival houses in Los Angeles, California. Residences such as the Hollyhock House redefine the interplay of light, materiality, constructive innovation, and spatial perception. By using modular concrete blocks in an ornamental and structural way, Wright developed a unique aesthetic deeply rooted in both the past and the future.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Mayan Revival Houses in Los Angeles: Creating Atmosphere and Perception of Space
Exterior of the Hollyhock house. Image © Paul Huh Exterior of the Hollyhock house. Image © Paul Huh

Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural legacy is vast, but among his most enigmatic and atmospheric works are his Mayan Revival houses in Los Angeles, California. Residences such as the Hollyhock House redefine the interplay of light, materiality, constructive innovation, and spatial perception. By using modular concrete blocks in an ornamental and structural way, Wright developed a unique aesthetic deeply rooted in both the past and the future.

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