Comments on: Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Home In Forest Hill (One San Marcos)

By: John

John — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:22:18 +0000

I have a “differing” view as well. Holding my degree in Interior Architecture and a fan of this period in Residential homes. I would professionally state this house would fit under the “Usonian” style as indicated in the title. I also understand that style and taste is “subjective” to the viewer…but again…would have to disagree with the comment regarding the Kitchen and Bathroom. The seller has stayed true to the materials used of the era in which this house was built. In addition, the lines of cabinetry and lack of any ornamentation reinforce the style and simplicity of the design intent of the period. Good Job and Great House!

[Editor's Note: And we'll keep your email on file when the time comes to remodel a mid-century gem one of these days.]

By: dee

dee — Sat, 30 May 2009 02:06:33 +0000

Sorry to be a differing view but…
I think the updates to the kitchen and bath are too “of the moment” and already look a bit dated. They don’t just fit.

And to call this “Usonian” is a bit of a stretch to bring FLW into the mix as a selling point.

By: auden

auden — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:57:36 +0000

thanks adding the last line in my post Just delete the whole thing. It was a PUI foul and I deserve it.

By: Lee

Lee — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:35:40 +0000

Oh, I am in *love* with this house.

By: 94114

94114 — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:53:13 +0000

I absolutely love this house but I’m not crazy about all of the furniture choices.

By: auden

auden — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:42:45 +0000

actually, after reviewing the house this morning, its pretty good looking after all. My earlier post is incorrect.

By: auden

auden — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:09:56 +0000

I apologize in advance for the un – p.c.ness of this comment, but this house is kind of ugly. c’mon alex, that fireplace is just downright fugly.

I am a huge fan of the fireside chat’s era however. FDR was a fine president.
Sorry… forgot to say great post – can’t wait to read your next one!