frank lloyd wright's spring house, his sole florida design, hits the market

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Lewis Spring House lists for sale

Frank Lloyd Wright’s only design in Florida, the Lewis Spring House, has officially hit the market. Located on the outskirts of Tallahassee, the property spans 10 acres of hardwoods and showcases Wright’s late-career hemicycle style, defined by sweeping curves and fluid forms. Its distinctive boat-shaped layout was created as a tribute to the Lewis family’s love of nature and the water. The three-bedroom, two-bath residence offers 2,040 square feet of living space and was conceived in 1952, completed in 1954, during the same period Wright designed the Guggenheim Museum. Both projects share a bold geometry of arcs, reflecting his focus on organic architectural forms.

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a rare ship-shaped home in Florida

The house is one of only 11 hemicycle-style homes that Frank Lloyd Wright ever completed and one of just two designed with a ship-like form. Its curved walls, extensive glazing, and natural materials blur the line between interior and exterior spaces, creating a continuous sense of openness.

Built from Ocala block, a concrete material common in mid-century Florida, and finished with tidewater red cypress both inside and out, Spring House reflects the legendary architect’s principle of harmonizing architecture with its surroundings. The plan includes mezzanine levels and large windows that open views across the wooded site. Although some exterior elements, such as the reflecting pool and terrace wall, were never realized, the structure remains a notable example of Wright’s experimentation during the final decade of his career.

the house features a distinctive boat-shaped layout