Miami University + Fallingwater Design-Build Studio

In Search of the (w)Right House: From Here to There, Explorations and Engagements with the Residential Work of Frank Lloyd Wright and Peter Bohlin

Announcing a 4 week studio exploring uniquely American conceptions of House through a series of two design problems, one at Fallingwater and one at Westcott House and field study at 5-6 award winning houses designed by Bohlin, Cywinski, Jackson. Included in the studio is a design-build workshop offering a hands-on experience for students, design faculty, and professionals to explore sustainable design and architectural craft practices at Fallingwater.

Studio participants live and work with nationally recognized design professionals at world-renowned Fallingwater, a vital experiential learning laboratory that celebrates design in harmony with nature.

Case Study Site Locations: 

Frank Lloyd Wright:
– Westcott House, OH
– Fallingwater, PA

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson:
– Forest Glen Retreat, PA
– Gaffney House, PA
– House in The Blue Mountains, PA
– House in the Endless Mountains, PA
– Lily Lake Residence, PA
– Ledge House, MD

Dates and Duration: May 19-June 13, 2013 —  4 Weeks, including 1 week field study at Fallingwater

Credit available:
6 Credit Hour Studio Second Year and Above OR
3 Credit Hour History Theory + 3 Credit Hour Communications Process

Capacity: 16 students

For tuition information, please see the Tuition and Registration page.

For more information, please contact:
John Reynolds
Coordinator and Instructor Miami University + Fallingwater Design-Build Studio
reynoljm@muohio.edu