Photos: Inside the Last House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

By Phoenix New Times Writers

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 7 a.m.

The Agency The Norman Lykes House sits on the edge of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. 1/20

The Agency The Norman Lykes House sits on the edge of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. 2/20

The Agency The cantilevered roof of the southward facing home ensures no direct sun hits the walls of windows. 3/20

The Agency The great room overlooks the valley below. 4/20

The Agency The Midcentury Modern and designer furniture goes to the winning bidder, including the barrel chairs, table, and origami chairs seen here. 5/20

The Agency Keeping everything efficient and within arm's reach, this circular kitchen was designed for a busy family of five. 6/20

The Agency Wright’s idea of architecture was that form and function were one. A great example of this is the movable center island which is beautifully functional and perfect in the space. 7/20

The Agency Once a workshop, this space was converted into a media room in the 1994 renovation. 8/20

The Agency A private second story office has 360-degree views. 9/20

The Agency The Donghia chaise and Nick Berman bed pictured are included in the sale. 10/20

The Agency The new owners will appreciate the sweeping valley views from the master suite with balcony. 11/20

The Agency Full of light, the master suite employs extensive use of Philippine mahogany and Italian marble. 12/20

The Agency The master bath includes a wall of storage and copper-colored Italian glass tiles surrounding the bath and shower. 13/20

The Agency A study with wet bar (not pictured) is tucked alongside the great room. 14/20

The Agency Beyond the garden wall lies a pool lined with mother-of-pearl tiles. 15/20

The Agency Wright loved to use built-in furniture to maximize space. This curved bench overlooking the valley is a prime example of his vision. 16/20

The Agency From this hillside perch, visitors can enjoy stunning views of Phoenix and the surrounding mountains. 17/20

The Agency The organic architecture of the home suits the area well. Two hiking trails are accessible a short walk from the property. 18/20

The Agency An aerial view of the home from the drive. 19/20

The Agency Some say this stunning home resembles a bird from above. 20/20

Photos: Inside the Last House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

Take a walk through the last house to be designed by Frank Lloyd Wright before his death in 1959, which is located in the Biltmore neighborhood. The 3,000-square-foot home is going to be auctioned off on October 16. Read Robrt L. Pela's essay on this fantastic piece of real estate here.

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