Taliesin West For Sale

In 1937, Frank Lloyd Wright purchased 160 acres of what would later expand to over 600 acres, at the foot of the McDowell Mountains outside of Scottsdale, Arizona. Here he, along with his family and fellows of his school established their winter retreat over the course of 22 years. They named it Taliesin West, distinguishing it from his residence in Wisconsin, known simply as Taliesin. “Taliesin” is Welsh for “shining brow” and the Taliesin West The Atom Brick set showcases the dynamic angles of the roof lines and floor plans of the campus. Builders will gain an understanding of the land and structures that compromise the home and school in Scottsdale. The Atom Brick was founded with the mission to provide an educational experience for an array of subjects found throughout the world by “building” them right before your eyes! The Atom Brick is 3/4 the size of “standard” building bricks. This size allows for more details to be represented in models while still allowing for ease of handling for builders.

• FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT MODEL: Build a Frank Lloyd Wright architectural masterpiece with your own two hands with this Atom Brick model building set that is officially licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
• TALIESIN WEST: Taliesin West is a UNESCO World Heritage site and National Historic Landmark nestled in the desert foothills of Arizona. The detailed model of Wright's workshop captures spirit of the southwest through its shapes, colors, patterns, and use of water
• MODEL BUILDING FUN: Enjoy hours of family fun with this unique architectural model, suitable for rainy days and an excellent gift for Frank Lloyd Wright aficionados, architecture students, or lovers of models and puzzles
• ATOM BRICKS: Atom bricks are 3/4 size of standard building blocks, allowing for more detail in the design. Set includes 1,763 pieces. Finished size 13 inches wide x 2.5 inches high x 8 inches deep. Recommended for ages 14 and up
• OTHER SETS AVAILABLE: Look for other Frank Lloyd Wright building model sets from Atom Brick including the Darwin D. Martin House, Taliesin West, and the Unity Temple, each sold separately
• EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE: Gain an understanding of the land and structures that comprise Wright's winter retreat and school in Scottsdale through building this detailed architectural model
• DETAILED DESIGN: Features dynamic angles of the roof lines and floor plans that showcase the distinctive architectural elements of the original Taliesin West campus established in 1937