Hey Marc,
I just spoke with Uncle Ken. I told him you suggested squatting at his
place. He's 87, (88 next month), and I'm not sure he quite got it. He
responded, "Well, we have an extra bedroom. How long does he want to stay?"
You're in. Just don't paint the place pink!
As well, he was telling me about Frank Lloyd Wright and his friendship with
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and then on about a particular home
http://www.farnsworthhouse.org/ He prefers the warmth and wood and brick of
his place. I'd squat at either.
http://www.squat.net/
Cheers,
Dion
Dion Laurent
2022 Jeddo Road
Rosanky, Texas 78953
USA
tel. 1(830) 839-4710
www.dionlaurent.com
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From: "marc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "NetBehaviour for networked distributed creativity"
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Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 4:43 AM
Subject: Re: [NetBehaviour] Frank Lloyd Wright , Kenneth Laurent House
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
----- Original Message ----- From: "marc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "NetBehaviour for networked distributed creativity"
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Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 3:06 PM
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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