A Water Leak and Wright's "Honest Arrogance"
A Water Leak and Wright's "Honest Arrogance"
Known for his “honest arrogance,” Wright refused to allow anyone to “tamper” with the designs of Wingspread, whatever the reason. Yet, certain innovations became difficult to live with — something H.F. explained to Wright time and time again.
Those exchanges have become legendary, but none as memorable as the tale of the leaky roof at Wingspread.
An Architecture Gem for the Johnson Foundation
An Architecture Gem for the Johnson Foundation
Wingspread is just five miles north of our campus in Racine, Wisconsin. Plan a visit to see our Administration Building and Research Tower, and add a side trip to Wingspread too. The Johnson Foundation offers Tours that are free and open to the public with advance reservations.
You can also plan a visit to Wingspread and eight other remarkable sites around Wisconsin using the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail app, available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play