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wright's kentuck knob and the treasures in its gardens

5/25/2014

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No plans for a weekend? Consider taking a mini road trip to Frank Lloyd Wright's Kentuck Knob, a Pennsylvania residence built in 1953-56. It is a quick pleasant drive (about a 3-hour drive) and it is well worth it. 

I visited the location in 2012. It is only about 7 miles from Falling Water, another Wright masterpiece, so it made sense to stop there. You can tour this Usonian house (meaning affordable for the common people) and while it is simple and airy, you will come across many an architectural detail. When you walk outside on the premises, the house looks almost like a boat. When you are inside, you feel like it does not end. Wright combined different media, stone, wood, metal, all of which have their own beauty and purpose. 
While I love architecture, I am often more drawn to its surroundings and Kentuck Knob's gardens are just so important to see. The gardens hold the house in its hands - the house is surrounded and feels very private and intimate. A few steps away, however, you reach the forest's end and can admire the Pennsylvania rolling hills. The property now also serves as an open air art gallery - take your time and walk around. You will stumble upon modern abstract sculptures, realistic stone representation of a wolf, or a fantastically preserved panel from the Berlin Wall!

So, jump into the car and soak up this architectural and natural treasure. 
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