Very nice video. Informative and well presented. Your line; "Mad Men"-inspired design gone mad beautifully sums up the Johnson Wax Bldg. As a sight to behold, it is surely a masterwork. A functional office bldg it is not. Enjoyed your narration and connection made between Larkin Bldg in Buffalo, NY and Johnson Bldg in Racine, WI. Both of which are spectacular as Wright designs -- neither of which I would have probably wanted to work in. The built-in furniture, columns and tubes used for roof are all mad ideas. Nutty and impractical. Wright's ability to execute such a bizarre bldg idea is quite an achievement. Makes me want to go to Racine and see it.
Retrofuturistic minimalism with a big warm human touch. I like te vision of the future they had in that era. Very functional and open space, with good natural lighting and warm atmosphere.
I saw the ad featuring Fibber Magee and Molly, I wonder if they have a section just for that show. Johnson's Wax sponsored the show for about 15 years.
Exactement. Ce serait un bel espace pour travailler dans des inondés de lumière naturelle d'en haut. Je pense que c'est le plus grand bâtiment de Wight. Merci d'avoir commenté.
I was just watching a pod cast about the Persian Empire and Persepolis in particular. I couldn't help drawing a comparison between the Johnson Wax building and the great hall of Persepolis. Is it possible that FLW drew some inspiration from these ancient buildings?
I'd say it's very possible as you can see ancient architecture referenced in some of his other works like the ziggurat for the Guggenheim Museum and Mayan temples for the Ennis House.
Very nice video. Informative and well presented. Your line; "Mad Men"-inspired design gone mad beautifully sums up the Johnson Wax Bldg. As a sight to behold, it is surely a masterwork. A functional office bldg it is not. Enjoyed your narration and connection made between Larkin Bldg in Buffalo, NY and Johnson Bldg in Racine, WI. Both of which are spectacular as Wright designs -- neither of which I would have probably wanted to work in. The built-in furniture, columns and tubes used for roof are all mad ideas. Nutty and impractical. Wright's ability to execute such a bizarre bldg idea is quite an achievement. Makes me want to go to Racine and see it.
Thank's for your comment sterlingstreamliner.
80 years ahead of its time and still gorgeous.
You are so right Jude74! Thanks for commenting!
@@mycompasstv thank you for posting it!!! ❤️❤️
It's worth the trip / pilgrimage to Racine, Wisconsin to experience this awe inspiring building.
A must see for fans of FLW.
Retrofuturistic minimalism with a big warm human touch. I like te vision of the future they had in that era. Very functional and open space, with good natural lighting and warm atmosphere.
Great video, this is the first modern archtecture I actually like
Thank you Enkii Muto. IMHO it's FLW's greatest building.
Imagine working there in 1939… bet it felt like being in the future,
It felt like the future then, as it does now. Thanks for commenting Otispunkm3y3r.
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I'd heard this building leaked like a spaghetti strainer.
This was absolutely fascinating. Loved it!
Thanks Ian.
Awesome architecture!
Thanks for commenting.
Wow. Fantastic.
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I saw the ad featuring Fibber Magee and Molly, I wonder if they have a section just for that show. Johnson's Wax sponsored the show for about 15 years.
Thanks for commenting.
This makes the new Apple HQ look antiseptically uninspired.
You are right. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Un espace de TRAVAIL pour des personnes
Exactement. Ce serait un bel espace pour travailler dans des inondés de lumière naturelle d'en haut. Je pense que c'est le plus grand bâtiment de Wight. Merci d'avoir commenté.
I was just watching a pod cast about the Persian Empire and Persepolis in particular. I couldn't help drawing a comparison between the Johnson Wax building and the great hall of Persepolis. Is it possible that FLW drew some inspiration from these ancient buildings?
Thanks for the interesting comment.
I'd say it's very possible as you can see ancient architecture referenced in some of his other works like the ziggurat for the Guggenheim Museum and Mayan temples for the Ennis House.
Udah nonton 10x gabosen bosen~
May I know actually this building is artificial lighting or natural lighting? Got abit curious 😂
Natural light from clerestory windows, a favorite feature of Mr. Wright.