Where is Taliesin West Campus?

Taliesin West, also located in Scottsdale, Arizona, serves as the winter home and a key campus for the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. This campus embodies Wright’s philosophy of integrating architecture with the natural environment, offering students a desert setting that inspires innovative design solutions. The educational focus here mirrors that of the broader institution, emphasizing experiential learning and sustainable practices.

• Master of Architecture (M.Arch): A comprehensive program that combines studio-based learning with hands-on construction, focusing on organic architecture and sustainable design principles.
• Experimental Architecture: Courses that encourage students to push boundaries, exploring new materials and methods inspired by the unique desert landscape of Taliesin West.
• Community Design: Programs that involve students in designing for local communities, addressing real-world challenges while adhering to Wright’s vision of harmonious living spaces.
• Preservation and Restoration: Specialized training in maintaining and restoring historic structures, with direct application to the campus’s own Wright-designed buildings.

At Taliesin West, students live and work in a setting that is itself a masterpiece of architecture, fostering a deep connection to Wright’s legacy. The campus offers a dynamic learning environment where students collaborate on projects that blend creativity with practicality. The curriculum is designed to challenge conventional thinking, encouraging students to develop designs that are both innovative and environmentally responsive. Through a combination of lectures, workshops, and fieldwork, students gain a holistic understanding of architecture as a discipline that shapes human experience while respecting the natural world.