OA+D Archives

05/25/2026

Thank you to PHX Architecture for their generous and continuous support in preserving the Spire and designing the monument/base. Please stay tuned for an upcoming fundraiser to make this happen.

We have an update on the Spire!

On May 14th, the Mayor and Council officially approved a permanent location for the historic Ascension Lutheran Church spire at the Paradise Valley Town Hall complex as a standalone landmark.

Designed in the early 1960s by William Wesley Peters, a longtime apprentice and son-in-law of Frank Lloyd Wright, the spire was saved ahead of the church’s demolition through efforts by the Save the Spire citizens group, Town leaders, and community support.

Scott Jarson has played a leading role in the Save the Spire citizens group since its formation. In August 2024, we shared a reel showing the spire atop Ascension Lutheran Church just before removal, followed by photos of the spire being carefully removed and preserved as part of a coordinated effort involving 180 Degrees Design + Build and other dedicated project partners.

The Save the Spire group, council members, and Town staff worked together to refine the final resolution after concerns were raised about the monument’s height and base design.

We’re thankful to everyone who helped support this meaningful preservation effort. Our next update will share what’s ahead and the steps needed to prepare, fundraise, and install the Spire at its new home.

(Rendering courtesy of Save the Spire.)

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

The Kentucky storage has been successfully moved to Chandler. Thanks to all my helpers, and everyone who will be helping this week to put it all away. We have some unboxing discoveries to share, stay tuned.

05/10/2026

Please consider a donation for this upcoming amazing event. Details below.
The Organic Architecture + Design Archives preserves and shares the ideas, drawings, and materials that define organic architecture. This spring, OA+D is focused on a clear goal: raising $50,000 to advance our mission and bring the 2026 Ocatilla Exhibit to life.

Centered on Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert camp experiment, the exhibition will explore Ocatilla (as Wright spelled it) as a pivotal moment in the evolution of organic architecture. Realizing this exhibition requires research, design, fabrication, and public programming, all made possible through your financial support.

To achieve this vision, OA+D is seeking financial partners to help reintroduce Ocatilla to the public. Sponsorship directly supports the development and construction of the exhibition, including its centerpiece cabin reconstruction. Opportunities to participate are designed to engage supporters at multiple levels:

• Partner | $10,000+
Supports the exhibition centerpiece and receives primary recognition across the exhibition, printed catalog, and promotional materials.

• Patron | $5,000
Underwrites the official exhibition catalog with prominent recognition in the gallery and in print.

• Supporter | $1,000
Helps fund research and ex*****on of the Ocatilla cabin reconstruction with recognition on the exhibition display and in the catalog.

• Friend | $500
Supports essential design and fabrication phases with recognition on the exhibition display.

The exhibition will be on display during the 2026 Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy conference, placing Ocatilla before an international audience of architects, scholars, and enthusiasts. Your sponsorship is a direct investment in preserving and sharing a defining moment in architectural history.

We invite you to be part of it.

Make a tax-deductible gift or become an exhibition sponsor to support the 2026 Ocatilla Exhibit and help us reach our $50,000 goal.

Details at: https://www.oadarchives.org/events

3D Renders by Steven Vinzani – VinzanimationS

04/10/2026

Great news for all the Fellows who want to visit Taliesin in Wisconsin.

We are proud to announce that the Taliesin Fellows Pass now extends to Taliesin in Wisconsin as well. Please see instructions below on how to proceed with your visit and be mindful that this is a privilege and directions of the guides should be followed at all times.

04/05/2026

We wish you a happy Easter

A happy Easter to all Fellows, friends and followers around the globe.
Image: "Easter Lillies" by Ling Po, crated as a card to Iovanna.

03/24/2026

Please check out the latest installment of the TSOA lecture series.
https://www.tsoa.edu/lecture-series

03/21/2026

The architecture of Bruce Goff

03/14/2026

Big ideas take the stage at TEDxUWMadison 2026 Spring Event this April.

Join an inspiring evening of thought-provoking talks exploring “The Spaces We’re In,” a theme that looks at how physical, cultural, and digital environments shape human experience—and how we shape them in return. The event will bring together a diverse lineup of speakers sharing bold perspectives across disciplines.

Joseph Specter, President & CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, will be among the presenters, bringing insights at the intersection of architecture, culture, and the spaces that influence how we live.

Discovery Building, University of Wisconsin–Madison
April 10, 2026 | 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Learn more and reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/i63o50Yrk2i