Frank Lloyd Wright's Forgotten House: How an Omission Transformed the Architect's Legacy

While the grandiosity of Fallingwater and elegance of Taliesin are recognized universally, Frank Lloyd Wright's first foray into affordable housing is frequently overlooked. Although Wright began work on his American System-Built Homes (ASBH, 1911-17) with great energy, the project fell apart following wartime shortages and disputes between the architect and his developer. While continuing to advocate for the design of affordable small homes, Wright never spoke publicly of ASBH. As a result...