The Frank Lloyd Wrightโs Zimmerman House, completed in 1952, is what the architect described as a Usonian Homes.
The term describes his vision for the American landscape, incorporating both architecture and city planning. He built about 60 Usonian Homes in all, and they were intended for middle-income families with modest requirements.
Singaporeโs light and airy Winged House, designed by K2LD Architects, makes the most of its unusual โ and potentially challenging โ triangular plot with its innovative and visually arresting shape.
The site is framed by this private family residenceโs magnificent wings, or trapeziums, which take their inspiration from traditional Malay architecture, where houses are designed to adapt to the tropical climate,
Andrew Weaving is a successful author specialising in Mid-century Modern architecture and design. He has written several titles on the subject โ โModern Retroโ, โSarasota Modernโ and โLiving Retroโ to name a few.
