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Frank Lloyd Wright (1867—1959)

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Beverly Hills, California, 1952

The Anderton Court Shops complex

In 1952, Frank Lloyd Wright built a three-story mini mall of shops on Rodeo Drive in downtown Beverly Hills, California, and it’s considered by many researchers as geometrically unexpected of Frank Lloyd Wrights work since it lacks the organic attachments to its surrounding that’s seen elsewhere.

The Anderton Court Shops complex is certainly an interesting and unusual space; it consists of white shapes that together form a pattern set on a diamond-shaped grid. The structure is distinguished by its spire and the whiteness of the concrete, and the angular composition is complemented by the circular glazing – this structure is well known as it’s been featured in movies and frequently on Beverly Hills 90210.

The spire resting on the summit of the building is a striking decorative spike, and the design of the patterns resembles the South American Indians whose work had inspired Frank Lloyd Wright as seen in his previous work, such as the Price tower and Hollyhock House.

As with many of Frank Lloyds Wright’s intriguing space plan layouts, the Anderton Court Shops complex layout includes a hexagonal ramp which visitors need to climb through to navigate between the shops in the mall – the ramp is unique as it offers the visitors a panoramic view of the different elements of the mall.

The mall is located at 332 N.Rodeo Dr., Beverlly Hills, California, and is open to public – no official tours are available.
 

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