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Dorothy H. Turkel House, Frank Lloyd Wright residential design in Palmer Woods, Detroit, United States.

The two-story residence spans 4,300 square feet and features a music room with 15-foot ceilings, incorporating over 200 pierced blocks for natural light penetration.

Completed in 1956, the house represents a departure from typical single-story Usonian homes and stands as the only Frank Lloyd Wright structure within Detroit city limits.

The residence demonstrates mid-20th century architectural principles through its open floor plan, natural materials, and integration with the surrounding landscape.

The upper level contains a master suite, two additional bedrooms, and a study, while periodic guided tours allow visitors to explore the garden and grounds.

The construction utilizes 36 different patterns of hollow concrete blocks throughout the structure, making it the only two-story Usonian Automatic ever built.

Location: Detroit

Inception: 1956

Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright

GPS coordinates: 42.43240,-83.13090

Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:11

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