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What's it like to have Frank Lloyd Wright design your house? This 101-year-old knows

What's it like to have Frank Lloyd Wright design your house? This 101-year-old knows

Summary

Roland Reisley, now 101 years old, has lived in a house designed by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright for 73 years. The house is part of the Usonia community in New York, featuring Wright's signature style of connecting homes to nature and using unique designs like hexagonal rooms.

Key Facts

  • Roland Reisley lives in a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for over 70 years.
  • The house is located in Pleasantville, New York, about 30 miles from New York City.
  • It's part of a community called Usonia, which includes 47 mid-century modern homes.
  • Usonia was created to provide affordable, beautiful homes that connect with nature.
  • The house features a hexagonal design, with rooms made of triangle shapes.
  • Signature features include glass doors, local materials, and built-in furniture.
  • Wright's designs often use repeating geometric patterns for visual harmony.
  • The house sits among trees, giving a feeling similar to being in a treehouse.

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