circular sun house: frank lloyd wright’s last completed design

 

Perched along a rocky cliff in Phoenix, Arizona, the ‘Circular Sun House’, Frank Lloyd Wright’s last completed architectural design, is now listed for sale at a whopping $8,950,000. Also known as the Norman Lykes House, the residence is one of 14 round houses completed by the master architect and is designed to blend with the curved mountainous surroundings. The house offers 3,095 sqft (287 sqm) of living space with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a private courtyard with a circular pool.

frank lloyd wright's last completed design 'circular sun house' hits the market for $8,9M
the ‘Circular Sun House’ sits atop a rocky cliff in Phoenix, Arizona | all images courtesy of Zillow

 

 

circular design offers unobstructed desert views

 

The iconic residence by Frank Lloyd Wright (find more here) is located on the edge of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve and surrounded by the scenic desert landscape. Built in 1967 and renovated in 1994, the home features a unique design with overlapping concentric circles that intersect to create a floor plan that flows seamlessly from one room to another. The rounded design provides each room with unobstructed, majestic views of Palm Canyon and the city below.

 

Curved walls clad in gold-colored Philippine mahogany cover the bedrooms and hallway, reflecting the natural light of Palm Canyon. Expansive entertaining areas lead outside to spacious terraces and a crescent-shaped pool. The home features three bedrooms, a spacious library, and a study that sits atop the structure and could very well be used as an additional bedroom.

frank lloyd wright's last completed design 'circular sun house' hits the market for $8,9M
entertaining areas lead outside to spacious terraces and a crescent-shaped pool

frank lloyd wright's last completed design 'circular sun house' hits the market for $8,9M
the home features a unique design with overlapping concentric circles

frank lloyd wright's last completed design 'circular sun house' hits the market for $8,9M
occupants can relax by the pool next to the scenic setting

frank lloyd wright's last completed design 'circular sun house' hits the market for $8,9M
the iconic residence is located on the edge of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve

frank lloyd wright's last completed design 'circular sun house' hits the market for $8,9M
the house is designed to blend with the curves of the natural surroundings

frank lloyd wright's last completed design 'circular sun house' hits the market for $8,9M
the rounded design provides each room with unobstructed views

frank lloyd wright's last completed design 'circular sun house' hits the market for $8,9M
curved walls and gold-colored Philippine mahogany can be found within the interior

frank lloyd wright's last completed design 'circular sun house' hits the market for $8,9M
the rounded design allows for a seamless flow of spaces to emerge within the house

 

 

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project info:

 

name: Circular Sun House
architect: Frank Lloyd Wright
location: Phoenix, Arizona
available on: Zillow