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If you ever visit Taliesin in Wisconsin (which has a pretty bland), you should also visit the nearby House on the Rock which is a fascinating and very weird col
by zdw 7mo ago
If you ever visit Taliesin in Wisconsin (which has a pretty bland), you should also visit the nearby House on the Rock which is a fascinating and very weird collection of esoteric and kitschy items.
The contrast in attitudes and aesthetics between the two is incredibly stark, and it's very interesting to see the reactions of visitors to each location.
- kiernanmcgowan 7mo agoThis is, by far, one of the weirdest places I've ever visited. Tonal whiplash is an understatement.
- NoNameHaveI 7mo agoRemember that Wright told HotR owner/designer Alex Jordon that he wouldn't hire him to design a chicken coop. You are correct; both should be visited. However, get ready for monotony at HotR. Room after room after room of Jordan's curiosity collection.
- ajcp 7mo ago-> which [is?] pretty bland That's a shame to hear, as Taliesin West in Arizona is very fascinating and interesting, but rather poorly curated and run.
- zdw 7mo agoMy bad on the typo. The Tallesin 1 hour or so tour is definitely interesting to look at from a historical and design perspective, but definitely "art project" not "good engineering" given the poorly supported balconies, the continually leaky roof, and if you're over 6 feet tall you might hit your head in places.
- ajcp 7mo ago100% that's actually what we found missing/were disappointed in from the Taliesin West "self-guided" audio tour was it was more social/artistic approach of his architectural style, and not at all on the actual architecture and it's effects.