 Fallingwater Part III: The Story of a Country House—The Design
The third installment of this six-part series on Fallingwater traces the errant and often hesitating path of the design process, which took many months to begin and even longer to complete. This was a time when Frank Lloyd Wright needed work, and Kaufmann certainly had the money to pay for it; however the process dragged on without rhythm. Yet, when things finally did get moving, they moved very quickly. Such is the cadence of an architect’s work. Join us as we follow the footsteps of Wright and his wealthy client as the design of Fallingwater moves ever toward reality. 
 Louis Kahn’s Roosevelt Island FDR Memorial Moves into Construction
Twice aborted due to financial constraints, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial designed by 1971 AIA Gold Medal Recipient Louis Kahn will finally begin to take shape on an island named after the 32nd president on the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Last month, the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) approved the plan with Mitchell/Giurgola Architects as design caretakers.
 Architecture Firm Designs for Higher Ed on a Budget
Lawrence, Kans.-based Treanor Architects specializes in student life design spaces and environments for universities and colleges working within a limited budget. Treanor Architects has identified seven design areas where schools are currently focusing their judicious spending. The firm works with the higher-education institutions to develop these community-oriented learning environments while helping the schools stretch their dollars.
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