Restoration Of The Luis Marden House

Robert Lautman

The linear house perches near the edge of Potomac River rapids.

The contractor restored the entire structure of this 1959 Frank ... Read More The contractor restored the entire structure of this 1959 Frank Lloyd Wright house. Architect Richard Williams chose period furnishings that respect the houses authority and powerful setting.

The site and floor plan.

The house's simplicity and massing, shown here in the entry cour... Read More The house's simplicity and massing, shown here in the entry court, recall other late Usonian houses.

The restoration included refurbishing original red concrete floo... Read More The restoration included refurbishing original red concrete floors, shown here in the guest room.

Few of Wright's buildings from his Usonian period were sited... Read More Few of Wright's buildings from his Usonian period were sited with such a dramatic backdrop as this project by Williams.

Robert Lautman

Here, the living and dining room areas are seen at dawn. The kit... Read More Here, the living and dining room areas are seen at dawn. The kitchen received new high-end cabinetry and concrete countertops.

Original recessed down lights, like those in the master bedroom,... Read More Original recessed down lights, like those in the master bedroom, were restored and supplemented with atmospheric lighting.

Cupped and damaged mahogany ceilings panels were repaired and pu... Read More Cupped and damaged mahogany ceilings panels were repaired and put back together.