David and Gladys Wright House

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/david-and-gladys-wright-house

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was David and Gladys Wright House built?1950-1952
2. What is the location?5212 East Exeter Boulevard, Arcadia neighborhood, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
3. What is the architect?Frank Lloyd Wright
4. Why does the house have a 270‑degree arc?The sweeping curve makes the house feel cozy and close to the desert. It also lets in natural light and helps air flow through the home.
5. How is the house built on stilts?The house sits on seven concrete piers, which lift it above the ground. This gives the building a light, airy look and protects the land below.

Organic Architecture: A design philosophy that seeks to harmonize human habitation with the natural world, integrating buildings with their sites.
Preservation: The practice of protecting and maintaining historic buildings and sites for future generations.
Rectilinear Architecture: Building design characterized by straight lines and right angles, as opposed to curved or organic forms.