"The sense of space within the reality of any building is a new concept wherever architecture is concerned." Frank Lloyd Wright

Wright starts to exercise his control of the environment as soon as a person sees the light blue-colored SAMARA gate and enters the property from street level.

Proceeding up the reddish-colored brick drive, a person progresses roughly parallel to the front entrance to the house without being aware of it.

The carport provides the property's first brush with Frank Lloyd Wright's ability to seemingly "compress and expand" space at the same time. The roof is low and it gives the impression of entering into a dark tunnel or cave. The initial feeling is one of security and anticipation.

As a visitor walks through the carport, their vision is directed away from the house, towards Nature to the South.

To reach the main entrance of the house, the guest has ascend two steps to the left and turn a full 180 degrees to face the front door. This entrance area, like the carport, is also sheltered overhead by a cantilevered roof.

Overviews of Construction Innovations
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