Clarence Sondern House, Usonian residence in Roanoke neighborhood, Kansas City, United States
Frank Lloyd Wright designed this residential structure with an L-shaped layout incorporating floor-to-ceiling glass doors and cypress wood throughout its interior spaces.
Initially constructed in 1939 for laboratory director Clarence Sondern, the house received substantial expansion in 1948 when new owner Arnold Adler increased it to 2,965 square feet.
The residence incorporates principal elements of Wright's architectural design philosophy with extensive natural light, built-in furniture, and harmonious integration with surrounding environment.
Visitors can experience the architectural design firsthand through overnight stays, with the property located near The Plaza and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
The house features thirty-seven glass doors, radiant heating through pipes in concrete floors, and unpainted cypress ceilings with specific patterns created by Wright.
Location: Kansas City
Inception: 1948
Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright
GPS coordinates: 39.06260,-94.59850
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:48
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