Hi Dion,
mmm, the last time I squatted was in Bristo (UK), with a group of people
in Bristol in the late eighties.
It was in an amazing building which was name the PInk palace - that was
painted pink by everyone. It was next door to a council owned building
that just so happened to be for the local Masons.
There were studios there, creche's & all types of facilties and a
gallery space. Then this nutty Guy from Germany who was under the
illusion that he was anarchist, decided that he should run the whole
building, which also included stealing the Masons next door & beating up
people who did not agree with him. Oh yes, the deal also included loads
of heroin junkies leaving needles around on the floor for kids to pick
up and play with (dumb shits). So, in the end everyone was turfed out
into the streets by the police around 5 in the morning...
So much for love peace and harmony...
marc
oh yeah, totally squatable
www.dionlaurent.com
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Subject: Re: [NetBehaviour] Frank Lloyd Wright , Kenneth Laurent House
Hi Dion,
Perhaps we should go and squat there...
marc
For those of you interested in architecture, my great uncle is
selling his Frank Lloyd Wright home in Rockford, Illinois, just west
of Chicago. I've provided a few links to info. on this specific home
as well as quotes about the home and books that include the Laurent
House.
"This little gem" (Frank Lloyd Wrights' words) was designed on a
summer evening in July 1949.
http://www.fllwrightslaurenthouse.com/index.htm
http://www.savewright.org/wright_on_the_market/laurent/laurent.html
" The Original owners, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Laurent are offering
their treasured home of over 54 years for sale
to a fortunate Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiast. Wright first used some
of these designs in later buildings.
After it's design and construction in 1952, Wright continued his
friendship with the Laurents for years.
The home is in immaculate condition and is full of custom designed
Wright furniture and fabric designs.
Meticulous maintenance over the years means this house looks as good
today as when Wright would occasionally visit.
Mature trees and a long, sweeping lawn complete this modern prairie
style home
The house is another of Wright's solar hemicycles; the plan is
dominated by circles. The arc of one circle defines the glass wall
of the living room, a second circle with a different center defines
the outside pool and terrace wall. The two circles intersect to
form the football shaped outer terrace.
The house is built of Tidewater cypress and common brick. A bedroom
was later added off the carport by John Howe.
http://www.fllwrightslaurenthouse.com/index.htm
"This remarkable book presents twenty-five of the most renowned and
significant buildings of Wright's masterworks.
The book examines in unsurpassed detail a selection of Wright's
architecture that covers the phenomenal range of his work,
including such internationally famous buildings as the Home and
Studio in Oak Park, as well as several
lesser-known residences such as the Kenneth Laurent house in Rockford."
Frank Lloyd Wright Master Builder
Pfeiffer, Bruce B.
ISBN: 0789300982
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0789300982/
http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=17-0789300982-1
"and the Kenneth Laurent house in Rockford, Illinois, a masterful
curvilinear design, are seen
in full color and demonstrate dimensions of Wright's work less often
seen before."
http://www.homeandabroad.com/viewProdDetails.ha?prodId=5358
"fifty of the best-loved signature homes that the architect created"
50 Favorite Houses by Frank Lloyd Wright
Maddex, Diane
ISBN:0810982129
http://www.amazon.com/Favorite-Houses-Frank-Lloyd-Wright/dp/0810982129
Dion Laurent
2022 Jeddo Road
Rosanky, Texas 78953
USA
tel. 1(830) 839-4710
www.dionlaurent.com <http://www.dionlaurent.com/>
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