Frank Lloyd Wright: Yodoko Guest House 4

Posted by Daryl Johnson (Farnham, United Kingdom) on 2 March 2007 in People & Portrait.

I find it interesting to see people 'using' spaces in such a building. It's still a functioning place, not just a museum piece. Another example, which I didn't get a picture of unfortunately, is the kitchen area for the staff (it's off-limits to the public). It has modern kitchen equipment fitted inside, but it's still within the space designed by Wright; not in a separate structure.

That's it from this building for now, I hope to return to get better shots at some point!

Although I'm now in England, this blog will still feature photos from Japan for the foreseeable future.

I apologise in advance if I'm tardy with commenting on your blogs or returning comments during the week... I will get to you though!

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Comments (5)

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

It looks like Frank Lloyd Wright even took into consideration how the light would light up the room. You both did a good job!

2 Mar 2007 1:26pm

@Craiger: Cheers Craiger!

Bronnie from Christchurch, New Zealand

I too love the way older buildings continue to be used - will show you some soon from the Arts Centre, which was the university, is now the Arts Centre and was built in the 1890's.
Lovely capture, the light is great!

2 Mar 2007 9:05pm

@Bronnie: Thanks Bronnie. Look forward to your shots from the Arts Centre.

jc from Ireland

intriguing shot, she is so concentrated, and i enjoyed your commentary ..

2 Mar 2007 11:03pm

@jc: Cheers jc!

Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan

It was a nice idea to show how the space is used in the project, Architects imagine many things will happen and try to play many rolls as possible when designing a project but you never know what will happen with the passage of time, something things go on as expected, sometimes the unexpected occurs.

3 Mar 2007 2:19am

@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: Yes Alfredo - I would imagine there must be opposing desires for an architect - "I want to see my work be used and be useful", versus "Don't mess around with what I've done! It's beautiful!"