Patrick and Margaret Kinney House

The Patrick and Margaret Kinney House is a stone residential building in Lancaster featuring an unusual geometric layout based on 30 and 60-degree parallelograms with a hexagonal master bedroom. The interior spaces follow this mathematical geometry throughout, creating a distinctive spatial arrangement.

Frank Lloyd Wright designed the residence in 1951 for attorney Patrick Kinney and his family. Kinney actively participated in construction by quarrying stones daily before attending to his legal responsibilities.

The house reflects Wright's philosophy of organic architecture, where geometric forms connect the interior spaces with the surrounding landscape. The owners maintained a personal link to Wright's design circle, shaping how the residence was understood and cared for.

The house is located in Lancaster and can be viewed from outside, though interior access to experience the geometric layout is limited without special permission. Visitors should note this is a private residence protected under National Register of Historic Places designation.

Wright initially sketched three children's bedrooms into his design but later realized he had misunderstood the size of the Kinney family. This discovery led him to revise the plan, removing one bedroom to match the actual household needs.

Location: Lancaster

GPS coordinates: 42.85167,-90.71944

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:43