Influential Masterworks
Throughout Nicholas' academic journey, several residences have left a lasting impression with their remarkable and awe-inspiring designs. These residences, captured in the images below, represent the pinnacle of architectural excellence and serve as enduring reminders of the visionary architects who have shaped the course of architectural history.
Falling Water
1491 Mill Run Rd, Mill Run, PA 15464
Built in 1936 for Edgar J. Kaufmann and his wife Liliane
Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright
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Below The Falls
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Downstream
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Front Elevation
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Falls Elevation
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Driveway Approach Elevation
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Basement and Foundation
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First Floor
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Second Floor
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Third Floor
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River Stair Sliding Hatch
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Below The Falls in Autumn
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The Farnsworth House
14520 River Rd, Plano, IL 60545
Built in 1951 for Edith Farnsworth
Designed By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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Entry Approach
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Autumn Photo
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Living Area Looking To Bedroom
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Floor Plan
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Dining, Sitting and Entrance
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Rear Elevation
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Living Area Looking To Entrance
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Front Elevation
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Kitchen
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Sitting Area
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The Robie House
5757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Built in 1909 for Frederick C. Robie
Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright
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Perspetive From Street Corner
The meticulously crafted walls ascending from the lawn, paired with the elegant cantilevered roof and thoughtfully placed planter boxes, infuse this home with a profound sense of groundedness and purpose.
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Historic Photo Before Tree Growth
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Ground Level Floor Plan
Note FLW’s ability to break down the corners and limit the use of continuous wall surfaces. Windows were used as a filler between structural components and never shown as a standalone element.
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Second Floor Plan
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Billiard Room
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Exterior Corner View
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Planter and Cantilever
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Across the Street
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Front Facade
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Carriage Approach
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Corner Photo
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Entrance Cantilever
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The Hagan House (Kentuck Knob)
723 Kentuck Rd, Dunbar, PA 15431
Built in 1956 for I.N. and Bernardine Hagan
Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright
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Driveway Approach
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Ground Level Floor Plan
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Front Entrance
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Under The Carport
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Kitchen View
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Living Room
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The Roof Above
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View From Lower Yard
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The Ennis House
2655 Glendower Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Built in 1924 for Charles Ennis and his wife Mabel
Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright
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Aerial Photo
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This custom hilltop home is comprised of over 27,000 custom concrete blocks built atop a concrete platform.
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Aerial Photo 2
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Front Facade From Below
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Floor Plan
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Entry Court
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West Elevation (Rear)
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Interior Hall and Living Room
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Dining Room
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Entry Foyer
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Entry Court
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Entry Gate and Bridge Above
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Breakfast Room
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Gate Bridge Crossing
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The Eames House
203 Chautauqua Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Designed and built in 1949 by homeowners Charles and Ray Eames
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Exterior Home Photo
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Exterior Home Photo
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Exterior Home Photo
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Home and Studio, First and Second Floor Plans
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Courtyard Photo (Looking Towards Home Side)
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Courtyard Photo (Looking Towards Home Side)
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Exterior Home Photo
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Exterior Home Photo
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Exterior Home Photo
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Home First and Second Floor Plans
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Studio First and Second Floor Plans
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Family Room
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Family Room and Dining Nook
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Family Room
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Entry Foyer and Spiral Stair
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Spiral Stair
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Bedroom
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Home Elevation (East)
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Studio Elevation (East)
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Building Sections
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Courtyard Photo (Looking Towards Studio Side)
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Studio Loft Stair
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Studio Workspace
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Studio from Above
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