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Review of Darwin D. Martin HouseA must for any lover of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. One of his greatest works -- the man himself called it his "opus" -- this Prairie-style home was designed and constructed between 1903 and 1906. The 10,000-square-foot residence was built for Mr. Martin, one of Buffalo's wealthy industrialists and perhaps Wright's biggest booster. With its low-slung profile and emphasis on the horizontal it was -- and remains -- an amazing piece of architecture. A tour of the inside reveals the architect's genius for expanding spaces and hiding bookcases. A major, painstaking, and masterful restoration has re-created large parts of the complex from scratch. The spectacular new visitors center -- a sleek, glass pavilion designed by Toshiko Mori -- opened on the grounds in 2009. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip. Related Features Partner Deals:
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