Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the most renowned names in architecture, with his signature style of "organic architecture," a reinterpretation of the principles of nature through blending manmade materials with natural sunlight, greenery and other natural elements.One such example of Wright's ingenuity is on the SC Johnson campus, located in scenic Racine, Wisconsin. The campus features two buildings — the Administration Building and the Research Tower — designed by Wright himself, and the Norman Foster-designed Fortaleza Hall, which currently houses an exhibit featuring various plates from the world famous Wasmuth Portfolio, a coveted collection of framed lithographs. In addition, the exhibit features artifacts of Wright's works on loan from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.Mashable and SC Johnson led a group of photographers on a tour of the campus to document Wright's architectural masterpieces. Below are some of the shots captured during the tour as well as a sneak peek at the current exhibit, The SC Johnson Gallery: At Home with Frank Lloyd Wright, available for visitors to tour.
The photographers and Instagrammers that joined us on the tour included @molmiller, @ryanpostel, @dannymota, @swopes and @trashhand. They came prepared with DSLRs in hand and excitement to exclusively tour and document a true icon of modern architecture.
"There's just so much that goes into [Wright's] work. Photography is the best way to experience that and to communicate that with others."
"Even in just the one building, you're experiencing the wide gamut of [Wright's] brilliance."
"You look at Frank Lloyd Wright's [work] and you think, the guy was an artist before he was an architect."
The famed Wasmuth Portfolio gives a rare glimpse into the mind of an architectural genius.