Touring The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park (Kraus House) | This House Tours

[@ThisHouse]

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[@timuhler8121]

Astounding.

[@Psychiatrick]

Addicts provide for the movement of warm moist air out of the house through the roof. Frank Lllloyd Wrong didn't believe in addicts ...water is destroying his works.

[@christinaroseman9926]

Every time I visit a FLW home, I feel I am standing on sacred ground. I cannot explain why, but his architecture moves me to tears....every single time. What a brilliant mind.

[@iamauntmeem]

I totally agree!

[@sharksport01]

What is the opposite of tears? Thats what he would want you to experience.

[@jimcrawford3185]

A symphony of sight

[@rickrose5377]

Christina Roseman, et al. But you don't have to live in them, which is not always so terrific. It helps if you're no more than about 5'4" tall. And the construction stipulations and techniques often don't function that well. A great building should be a work of art, which Wright's certainly are, but architecture is also a PRACTICAL art -- it must be a place to INHABIT, a quality where Wright's buildings often fall short. Also, personally, he was often an asshole. I know people who worked every day in Robie House, and it was often not very enjoyable.

[@jimcrawford3185]

@@rickrose5377 Yeah, Rick, that s why l said "a symphony of sight" Wright didn t care much for the other 4 senses He did admit to his assholiness, though, when he asked: "Would you rather hypocritical humility or honest arrogance?" But he s dead now Sort of

[@ParisVan-Del]

This is great history. I'm just wanting to yell, "Pick up your feet!" 🤣💖

[@emmas1082]

This house is beautiful and a national treasure. I am so glad that the people who have purchased Frank Loyd Wright homes have not destroyed them by trying to update them.

[@afterthestorm221]

I appreciate the original furniture and textiles. It would never happen today in our throwaway society. He was way ahead of his time and still is in a lot of ways. A refreshing take on KZbin content. Excellent execution and clean video, I think Frank Lloyd Wright would approve. 📷 💚

[@ThisHouse]

Thank you so much! I'm glad that you enjoyed this tour. -Ken

[@dewdrop3302]

Wonderful history. One can certainly appreciate the talent that went into designing this home. Thanks for sharing with us Ken.

[@ThisHouse]

Glad you enjoyed it! Our pleasure!

[@archviewcondominium8512]

I visited there when the Krause's lived there in the mid 1960's. They were still waiting for some of the finishing building materials. So impressive. Have visited FLW homes in Arizona since then.

[@ThisHouse]

That's amazing!

[@DennisMHenderson]

?kewl

[@EricJohnson-ky9uh]

That tour guide constantly scraping her shoes across the floors was like fingernails on a chalkboard. I picture worn areas all over the house from those shoes. They sound so gritty!

[@millcity9711]

And her favorite word, apparently, is "uhm."

[@greatmustis]

Please we want more Frank Lloyd Wright's houses tours..!! Thanks for sharing!! Greetings from Ecuador 🇪🇨

[@ThisHouse]

Hi! We will definitely be featuring more Frank Lloyd Wright houses in the future! Thanks for watching!

[@o2kala649]

Ken you are killing it with this amazing channel.. also my highest respects to Katharine and her team for caring for this unique architectural gem.

[@twistoffate4791]

This was a real treat for the likes of me. I studied FLW as part of a minor in Fine Arts in college and was so inspired. It seemed fitting that organ music played quietly in the background. One personal opinion I would express is that a house just isn't a home without some form of art, though I understood why she said they didn't always keep art on the walls. Thanks again for this treat.

[@basiliskos119]

I wish I could give this video a thousand likes. Kathryn is so articulate and just delightful to listen to. Great job guys!

[@badapple65]

Catherine does an outstanding job walking the viewer through this outstanding home.

[@partylee007]

Frank Loyd Wright’s designs are awesome. The way he used natural wood is beautiful. I’ve only seen one of his houses in person (falling water), but I would like to tour more.

[@crunchfootjim4936]

I used to see the Kraus's walking everyday on my drive to work. I never met them personally but I knew who they were so I would honk and wave and they would smile and wave back. They were an interesting looking couple walking along N. Ballas Rd. that ran parallel to Sugar Creek.

[@karynnmackinnon3975]

FLW was a genius! Falling Water is still my favorite of his homes. I had the honor of choreographing for the gala event at the hollyhock house in LA back in the 90’s.

[@billolsen4360]

Haven't visited Fallingwater yet. Used to docent at Hollyhock.

[@bonniebrown6960]

I love Frank Lloyd Wright homes. I remember some house resembled FLW houses back when I was growing up, but I never have actually been inside of a real Frank Lloyd Wright home. This is beautiful

[@TheLuckyjoenga]

There's a house in my neighborhood that was built by a student of FLW in the 1940's. It's a gorgeous flint stone cottage. It's completely unique in our neighborhood of Rawson Circle/Palmyra Heights here in Albany, Georgia. Most of the homes in my neighborhood are Tudor revival architecture. This cottage has a style all its on. The fact that it's made from flint rocks which are extremely plentiful here reminds me of Taliesin and Taliesin West. We also have three Lustron House's here in Albany. You should come and see them one day. Albany is also the home of the late architect Edward Vasen Jones. His homes in my neighborhood are spectacular!

[@annabanana9565]

I loved the tour of the house that is now at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, Arkansas. My Dad loved his designs and had some of the books about his homes. I inherited them and love all of the quirks and true artistry in his designs. I would love to live in one of his homes and have always had the weird desire to sit or lay up in one of the alcoves below the ceiling and just see everything from that angle.

[@darkisland04]

For a modern house, this is quite beautiful. I doubt whether the narrow passageways and doorways would pass muster today, but it certainly contributes to the suddenly expansive feeling when entering a new room. Very nice!

[@rebeccalott8625]

Excellent tour of another home of my favorite architect’s designs!! Having the guide really enhanced the tour, and your slowing down, made this a very enjoyable tour!! Thank you SO MUCH!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@iamauntmeem]

I've loved many of your This House Tours but this one is special because it is a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building. Having a true love for FLW and all his designs I have frequented the most favored one, Falling Waters, and then, later Kentuck Knob. We now have two of his Usonian homes and two of his students, Peter Berndtson, Usonian designs all within the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. Two of these homes can be rented! Thank you for your attention to detail. Keep up the good work.

[@pf5658]

Frank Lloyd Wright was way ahead of his time. I’ve always been fascinated by his work and architecture in general and really would like to visit one of his houses one day. Is this house open to the public for tours? Actually it has been a dream of mines to visit one of his houses.

[@lisariggs8947]

There is no disputing his brilliance and and devotion to his craft. This is of course only my preference but I wouldn't care to live in in, while immensely attracted to it as a heritage display

[@nicolesamsonite]

I love the colors, feels so warm and cozy.

[@dolsiemercado3140]

👍🏻 She shuffles her feet a lot. It is dark/dim in each room. Love the details and the angles. So at night the couple walk around with flashlights.

[@paulpeterson4311]

What an asinine comment.

[@tfcooks]

I'd call that area where the ceiling angles meet "not quite" right as the home's "Persian flaw". I just love Frank Lloyd Wright's work.

[@reneemallicone6839]

It's amazing. FLW was like a magician. Things seem to be floating in the air. So many hidden compartments. You can literally move anything anywhere. He's was an absolute one of a kind. They'll never be another. His genious is unmeasured.

[@glennmartin6492]

Wood paneling lining showers? Not only will that require heavy finishing for waterproofing, the joints between panels requires careful sealing so water doesn't migrate behind the wood and cause mold.

[@St.Linguini_of_Pesto]

💗💗💗 FLW constructions & designs.. always so _very_ beautiful & ahead of their time. His designs make complete sense when one considers the fact that FLW was a lifelong Unitarian.

[@sdavidb5620]

Thanks for another fantastic video. Even the gate to this home is magnificent. The way Wright was able to integrate his homes into their locations was and is amazing. As is the way he had the interiors flow. The builtins and furniture was to a perfect fit and scale.

[@a1wend1l]

Absolutely amazing house. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@ThisHouse]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@justatitle]

I bought a house here in Washington State built in the 80’s wherein the builder/owner was inspired by Frank’s incredible vision. Although I’ve always been inspired by Franks designs, I never in a million years would have ever guessed, except for the uniqueness of it, that it was inspired by his design concept. They called it a passive solar design. Which was intriguing, and thoughtful to me at the time. I can say living in an architectural anomaly can be challenging and abit frustrating, in as far as decorating. I came here with loads of furnishings that just didn’t make sense here. And few walls to adorn art. But truth is, after years of living here, I can’t imagine living in a box anymore, plus it’s been freeing. Things just make sense, *as long as I don’t fight it*

[@loribach534]

A man ahead of his time!

[@michaeltroster9059]

Wright’s homes were visual delights, but many were horrors to live in. In fact Wright was given the name Frank Lloyd Wrong because so many of his buildings were functional horror stories. The built in furniture usually didn’t work too well. Visually, however, they are pure delight.

[@sawahtb]

You would need to have your mattresses and bedding all made to order but from whom? I kept seeing my self walk into the sharp furniture.

[@Canyon2023]

Great to read your comment. I can see several things and have the same thoughts in regards to functionality. Gorgeous architecture, but I would have serious trouble with several things in this house, in particular.

[@jimcrawford3185]

Wright used to joke how he d been injured by his own furniture

[@txntruntru]

besides the flat roof I'd take all of it including errors

[@jennymauger]

From what I can tell, he inspired renown New Zealand Maori architect John Scott who was also very experimental. He designed my folks home, a joyous artistic exploration that absorbed twice the time & costs quoted, tho a true sense of embodiment within 🫶🏽

[@donnayeager2703]

At first I thought this was the FLW house in Florence, AL, (Rosenbaum house). It is very similar. Stanley Rosenbaum was my English professor at the University there and invited us to his home several times. Very cool house....

[@111Phoenix777]

~20:30 WOW!!! That kitchen!!! So beautiful!!!

[@Diana1000Smiles]

Ah, I will definitely watch this video later. ♡ I visited Taliesin several times in Wisconsin in the past. This type of architecture attracts me. Many thanks.

[@what1dreamt]

Boy, that hexagon bed? Talk about having to have custom made bed sheets and coverings, but it looked so comfy. I think this style of house is cool, minimal style, very futuristic. Why do alot of us need so much stuff? Haha

[@BamBamBigelow.]

Good show, Ken

[@pappyodanial]

That house looks like a rest stop.

[@dlphipps07]

Wonderful and Beautiful design and my mentor Architect and Architecture forever ❤️ ♥️

[@AnthonyDuran]

I would absolutely love to have a Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian style home.

[@jacquelynbuettner3710]

Love any home designed by Frank Lloyd, my favorite probably being The Robie house in Chicago Illinois. I am from Alton Illinois and I recently went home for the holidays. My family got my tickets to tour The Kraus house. It is very beautiful and you did an amazing job on the tour!

[@ThisHouse]

The Robie house is also one of my favorites! I'm glad you had a chance to see the Kraus house and enjoyed the video, cheers!

[@AJShiningThreads]

I lived in a historic house for a few years--it did feel like living in a museum. It was rather oppressive. I didn't want to change things because it "messed with the history". In the end--I wouldn't want to do it again.

[@ThisHouse]

That is an interesting experience, It is good that you didn't want to mess with history, but I could see how that type of atmosphere isn't for everyone. I hope you enjoy seeing historic homes this way better than your experience with living in one. -Ken

[@judica8873]

Owning & living/working in an FLW bldg, indeed, comes with awesome responsibility. I expect there would be a measure of oppressive feeling about it for taller people. It really never occurred to me the Japanese influence.

[@iamauntmeem]

Living in a historic home would be difficult if those living there are not totally dedicated to that period of time and the architect.

[@OKconnectmelove]

Wow what a fascinating tour Ken. Every kid starting to study geometry should watch this video! Was expecting to see a lot more light inside the house, but maybe it seems dark because of the overcast day. You can tell the Krauses really loved creating this oasis for themselves. ✅Ken you need a show on hgtv or discovery +. Blessings. 💫

[@ThisHouse]

Thank you so much! That means so much to me! I'm really glad that you enjoyed this tour even though it was an overcast day. If I can inspire a young person to take up an interest in these topics, it would be so fulfilling!

[@ThisHouse]

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[@jimcrawford3185]

A lot of Wright s houses were dark bc of the masonry and dark wood and are off-putting to today s expectations that look for interiors that are light and cheery In one (Martin house?) they added a skylight in a connecting room for some natural light relief

[@janeobrien3578]

❤️ a thing of beauty is a joy forever

[@111Phoenix777]

I love how the outline of the building from the sky looks like a sky port for aliens. It almost looks like the building is pointing to the circle parking lot, or the large grass field as if to say, "Land here -->". 😁

[@SJR_Media_Group]

FLW was a genius at integrating inside with outside. Spaces flow in a way the 'observer' becomes part of the greater plan. His Prairie Style was groundbreaking when first used. FLW used elements of 'Modernism' and added his own elements to start a revolution in architecture. FLW is long gone, but his work will live forever.

[@duanelawrence78]

I think this is a beautiful house the small places your just passing by so it's ok !!✌🇺🇸

[@barbarashirland9078]

I LOVE your channel, and truthfully since I discovered you (you randomly popped up in my feed) I have been pretty much binge watching your videos. If you have not yet had the opportunity, I hope some day you can visit Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater in Pennsylvania. It is every bit as organic to the setting, and with the waterfall, very dramatic. Walking from the visitor center down to the house, the sound of the waterfall grows every so gradually more and more loud. There is even a small waterfall to the side to increase the drama. I was stunned, with chicken skin all over my body, at that place. And I am hard to impress. I hope you get to go there if you have not been. You would appreciate it.

[@doggiecan911]

nice to watch this clip. I'm building a house right now and it is also based on Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture thinking/thoughts.

[@bethbartlett5692]

Frank Lloyd Wright's Signature: *"Cherrokee Red",* which offers a variety of Reds depending on its finish (matte to gloss), the material of the item, and the light type, angle, amount of light. He remains my favorite.

[@suzimpeters]

Thank you to all who persist in their dreams.🍁

[@nicholaskonwest4697]

What a gem! The arial shots are amazing. TY!

[@toniadugger3954]

This is so exciting!!!!

[@vlove562]

Well done! Love this house. So inspiring

[@そらあたえ]

thanks for posting it, we can see another great design from FLW

[@ThisHouse]

Glad you like it!

[@hatzlmike1]

Thanks so much. From Belleville and our area is so rich in great architecture and we need to teach the kids.

[@ThisHouse]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffpetrie7744]

Well done, Ken! Fun to see you in video.

[@Imlookingover007]

Thank You Ken. So enjoyable. Really appreciate the work you put into your videos. And such interesting subjects. As I am a fan of F. L .W.

[@ronzavarella4171]

Radiant heat in the slab. I did this extensively in recent time. I'm curious how they colorized the concrete back then. Stained concrete was not a thing in 1951, neither was epoxy. Also the clear sheen on the finished wood walls. Fantastic! Thank You!

[@chuckandmax7313]

I love FLW and am very amazed at his use of natural elements in his designs. I really like the fact that he designed all of the furnishings as well as the home. I think it would be a wonderful place for a small close knit family or to live in alone, but it might feel crowded with a larger family. Where on earth did they get their bed linens from? I adore the wall of green pottery as I also collect green pottery and have it in a case in my family room. Thanks again Ken for such an amazing walk through and I appreciate the fact that you are so eclectic in your choice of homes to display.

[@ThisHouse]

Thanks for sharing your love of pottery, I bet the collection is amazing! I'm not sure where the linens are from, but they are marvelous. I'm so glad that you are enjoying my selection of homes to showcase, while I'm mostly drawn to Victorian Era, I do appreciate good architecture from all eras. -Ken

[@ThisHouse]

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[@jimcrawford3185]

He even designed a dress for one of his clients to wear in her new home He did the floor coverings (rugs) as well

[@johntucker845]

Very interesting, thank you so much. Those custom mattresses are insane!

[@bistromathics6]

Need to talk about the outdoor spaces more? This is an important part of the aesthetic and the function of the property. (just subbed--I love your content)

[@ThisHouse]

Thank you!

[@fairybueller]

Thank you for this, I love your videos. This is so beautifully shot and explained. Just wanna say the sound quality on Katherine’s mic in certain parts of the video is like nails on a chalkboard. For instance in the beginning as she dragged her flats along that gravel patio.

[@ThisHouse]

We're so glad that you love our videos! Yes, we tried our best to salvage the audio quality (we had a few issues that day that we didn't notice until we reviewed the footage).

[@fairybueller]

@@ThisHouse thank you Ken!! 🤗 I should’ve said in my comment “if upon the very VERY tiny chance or possibility that you didn’t notice at all..” 😆 A Most Happy 2022 and thank you for all you do! ♥️

[@sdowdy5839]

Nice tour, you should tour the Dana Thomas House (Frank Llyod Wright), in Springfield, Illinois

[@ThisHouse]

That's a great idea, thanks for suggesting it!

[@joshuahomme1]

More flw homes plz 🙏🏽

[@andrelanghorst4721]

Thank you so much for this interesting Tour!! 👏 I hope to visit this beautiful house someday!

[@debkrummreich3883]

Frank Loyd Wright is one of house designer's where i live we have one his homes in very unique housing addition. The couple who owned the home was good friends with him, they asked he built. House I think is in same family still.

[@gregkarkowsky967]

That was really cool, Ken. Nice job. Thank you.

[@thomasgeorgecastleberry6918]

Another amazing video!!

[@ThisHouse]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@a1wend1l]

Ooh interesting angles.

[@ThisHouse]

The intersecting parallelograms lend to the design some very unique angles that create a truly special assortment of spaces

[@twmcmahan]

I toured this house about 20 years ago. There are like two 90 degree angles in the whole house. Must have driven the builders crazy.

[@rollingtones1]

8:09 The housing for the alarm system motion sensor just to the right of the vertical lamp could easily be painted to match the terra cotta color palette.

[@LIFEWITHTHEJONESES1]

Beautiful

[@markw999]

Brutal Honesty: This house has some interesting elements. Just doesn't grab me though. Angularity is OK in moderation but this may be over the line.

[@kathyrickey1181]

Amazing design.

[@j.montcliff377]

After observing Wright-designed houses for the last 30 years, I have realized: living in one would be actually uncomfortable.

[@sandymccrone5676]

I couldn’t live with all that brown.

[@jimcrawford3185]

@@sandymccrone5676 Agreed

[@Christ_on_the_River]

Such a great preservation project!

[@danielbecker9836]

For this home to be very livable, it would need to be retro-fitted with central AC along updating the in direct heating from the floor. I understand the floor heating is the first thing to need redoing given the age. Also, SCREENS on all glazing - to allow open windows and doors for cross ventilation cooling when the central AC is not in use. This area of the country gets awfully hot and humid in the summer and very cold in winter. I know a lot of his homes were retro-fitted with HVAC and screened windows and doors - no matter the cost. Also, as with all FLW's homes, each home gave off its own unique energy due to the original geometry and use of natural materials. This was something FLW was known for. I can only image the crazy good vibe you would feel living here.

[@catebar9204]

Thank you, ken for the another lovely tour. I would never want to live there, but it makes a nice museum that is very futuristic in my point of view. I almost expect to see the Star Trek spaceship parked in the back yard. Another place you may want to tour is Principia College in Elsah Illinois where there are landmark structures build by famous architect, Bernard Maybeck; he was a bit of an eccentric also. You may have to wait until all this covid stuff is wrapped up, however, since the metaphysical college has submitted to the tyrannical Illinois state mandates.

[@ThisHouse]

Thanks for watching, we are so glad that you enjoyed the tour! We will look up that site, thanks for sharing!

[@mr.selfdestruct2917]

Her lavalier mic is off. Which is kinda cool because you can hear the space. This house is great. Nice vid.

[@claudermiller]

Paint the ceilings and walls and add w-w carpeting and that place would be cozy.

[@jimcrawford3185]

Heresy!!

[@barrywainwright3391]

Wright was totally against paint and thats why so much natural wood is everywhere. And carpets can't be use because the floors have a buikt in radiant heat system. Apparently you don't know much about the Architect.

[@rickelliott3683]

I believe that if I were forced to live in a Frank Loyd Wright house, I would feel as if I were in a prison environment. It's cold stark and ugly.

[@marciaanderson449]

This seems darker than most FLW

[@Bbbuddy]

Amazing that Wright allowed non-parallelogram toilets in there.

[@annettefindlay8076]

Fantastic house!!❤️

[@janlassensession4209]

Well as for that quote that first appears "do not build anything on top of nature" I am grateful that the masterpiece of Falling Water this was ignored.

[@glennmartin6492]

Those narrow corridors would drive me nuts. Still a beautiful house but imagine paramedics trying to take a stretcher through them or heavy laden firefighters.

[@RamBrijesh]

Thanks

[@ThisHouse]

Thank you so much for your support! Cheers!

[@geraldrichardson7252]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ThisHouse]

Our pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@grtchldy6561]

FLR was not about plopping a square box on a lot. He raised the bar to challenge living to an art form and not just a chore.

[@l21n18]

Love this

[@horizon42q]

You should do the Park Inn in Mason City, Iowa. It’s the only hotel left standing he designed.

[@philhoward4466]

i notice 1 or 2 bathroom counters appeared to be made with Formica. that would be good choice in an area with a lot of water and the desire to keep costs low.

[@kimlackovich1568]

Wonderful video!

[@stevenikitas8170]

FLW pioneered modernism with brick, stone and wood, which are "warm" materials. The Bauhaus then took over with glass, steel and concrete, which are "cool".

[@CliftonBowers-pc2xu]

I've lived in a house very similar especially the fireplace...

[@TheLKel89]

Please come tour and make a video of the Frank Lloyd Wright house in Springfield, Ohio!!!

[@ParisVan-Del]

Wow!!! Cypress, not brick😳💖

[@luciaconn6788]

too angular and dark. Love the indirect lighting.