The last home designed by architectural genius Frank Lloyd Wright, the Circular Sun House, also known as the Norman Lykes House, has become available for sale. This home is one of the finest examples of his work, bringing together his signature organic architecture style with the circular style he came to favor in his later years.
He didn’t live long enough to see its construction in 1967, just eight years after his death, but anyone seeing the 3,095-square-foot structure can feel his spirit exuding from everywhere. The 1994 reconstruction stayed true to the original plan.
This is the front view of the house boasting its magnificent architectural design. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This view focuses on the house’s exterior and landscaping surrounding the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A side view of the house’s exterior showcasing the glass windows and the home’s warm interior lighting. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This living room features stylish walls and TV stand with cabinetry. The set of seats look fancy as well. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This area is part of the great room. It offers a modish seat with a coffee table set nearby. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another look at this living space boasting the gorgeous seats and other pieces of furniture. The area features stone tiles flooring and glass windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The home office offers multiple shelving and a built-in desk paired with a modern chair. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the area leading to the home’s bathroom. It has a sitting area and a doorway leading to the balcony. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A wider look at the great room featuring a round dining nook set, a coffee table set, and a modish sitting area near the glass windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The home office is absolutely magnifiacent. It features multiple built-on shelving and a built-in desk with a modern office chair. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The kitchen has a curved kitchen counter and has a small round center island. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A focused look at the kitchen’s center island for meal preparation. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The bedroom suite offers a cozy bed and a study desk on the side, along with a doorway leading to a private balcony. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A focused look at the bedroom suite’s sitting area and desk with multiple shelving set near the glass windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look at the bathroom’s stylish sink counter with a vessel sink. The bathroom’s walk-in shower and drop-in tub, along with the powder desk can be seen in this view as well. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The outdoor area boasts a large custom swimming pool with sitting lounges and some tables with bar stools. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This view boasts the beautiful surroundings around the stunning and very attractive house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Aerial view of the house showcasing the magnificent location and architectural design of the property. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This aerial view showcases the home’s outdoor area such as the swimming pool and balcony areas. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A bird’s eye view of the house boasting the beautiful and stunning exterior and outdoor amenities of the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Located in the mountainous area of Phoenix, AZ, on 1.3 acres of land, the bluish-grey stone walls blend in perfectly with the surrounding landscape, desert in the foreground and mountains framing the rear. The home features three bedrooms and three bathrooms and a large living room with a fireplace that was meant to bring people together.
There is also a media room, two home offices, and a circular kitchen, complete with the most up-to-date amenities of that period. The home offices both have built-in desks, cabinets and lots of shelving. The kitchen features under-cabinet windows looking out over the landscape and stainless steel counters that afford lasting beauty. The bathrooms in the home A windowed wall looks out over a crescent-shaped pool and mother-of-pearl deck that features a privacy wall.
Continuing upstairs, we find yet another office, this one circular with built-in Philippine mahogany furniture, which was his favorite. All the built-in furniture throughout the home is constructed of this same rich wood. The upstairs office has half-moon-shaped windows, looking out on a fantastic landscape. The lucky buyer will also have access to all the included furniture. Owning this piece of art is also a chance to live in a piece of history.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s creations number over a thousand in his lifetime. Of those, only 532 were ever seen in reality, yet for only 70 years, this is considered a major achievement. It is likely that everyone has seen at least one of his works of art in their lifetime. This primary of architecture designed the likes of Fallingwater in Pennsylvania, the Guggenheim Museum and the Johnson Wax Headquarters.
His creations leaned towards buildings that blended into the surrounding environment, allowing those who occupied the structures to feel part of the larger world. As her neared the end of his life, sharp angles gave way to circles and curves, giving a feeling of continuous flow throughout. His “organic architecture” for which he was most famous, led the world to understand that man-made structures could fit into the natural environment in a way that created beauty, harmony, and functionality. He will live in history as an architectural genius.
