Brandywine Museum in Chadd's Ford, Pennsylvania

The Brandywine Museum, founded by a descendant of the DuPont family, sits along a lovely stream. Part mill, part modern glass walled edifice, it is just the place for Wyeth afficianados.

It is also possible to visit Andrew Wyeth's studio. 

The draftsmanship of the Wyeth family is nothing short of amazing. 

Coincidentally, a new traveling exhibit is concurrently on display at the West Wing of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. 

Your imaginary friend, 

Patsie

Glass Wall Facade of the Brandywine Museum Shows off Stream View to Full Advantage

Rhododendrons Outside the Traditional Facade of the BrandywineMuseum

Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright

Fallingwater is a private home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, commissioned by a wealthy department store owner. I think it is FL Wright's greatest accomplishment because his design integrates into nature more than any of his other homes. The cantilevers mimic the falling of the waterfalls, cascading through and under the house.

Sadly, Wright was a heinous person who did not pay his assistants or workmen, always missed his deadlines, and was an altogether disagreeable human being.

 

This ingenious home in Pennsylvania sprang many leaks. One was made into a fountain, despite the fact that it is inside the home. The structural engineer told Wright that his design was wrong; it was not structurally supported sufficiently in the cantilevers. Wright stuck to his guns, and years later, the engineers' opinions came true and the owners had to constantly shore it up.

A work of art made by a piece of work.

Your Architecture fan,

Patsie