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Fast Company
27-06-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
A rare Frank Lloyd Wright house hits the market
For architecture enthusiasts, a longtime dream may have just come within reach: A Frank Lloyd Wright home just hit the market, and it could be yours for a cool $2.5 million. The home, located in Jackson, Mississippi, was designed by Wright in 1948—when the late architect was 81—for a local oil speculator named J. Willis Hughes and his family. Originally called the Hughes House, the home has since adopted the nickname 'Fountainhead,' courtesy of an elaborate backyard water feature and pool. (Wright was also said to have served as inspiration for Ayn Rand when she wrote her classic novel of the same name.) The three-bedroom home has more than 3,500 square feet of interior space and a scenic view from its position tucked into the wooded hillside. And, while Fountainhead may boast a hefty price tag today, it was originally made to be affordable. The home is one of just around 60 houses that are considered ' Usonian,' a style created and coined by Wright in the 1940s and '50s. Usonian homes were Wright's answer to the postwar era: Designed to be accessible to the American middle class, they tend to make use of simple layouts, open floor plans, and natural materials. Given that Wright's total portfolio of designs includes more than 1,000 buildings, this style is now considered quite rare. When approaching the home's design, Wright took his cues from the surrounding environment. The contours of the building site determined the home's parallelogram form, which is characterized by a multitude of low, horizontal leading lines. Furnishings like sofas, tables, beds, and dressers are all seamlessly built into the home's auburn wood walls. 'The parallelogram design is etched in the floors, and dictates the placement of walls, the size of the doors, and the shape of the spaces,' the home's listing on Sotheby's International reads. It goes on to note that Fountainhead was built with no stud walls in the house, no Sheetrock, brick, tile, or paint and 'boasts of exquisite, exceptionally durable Heart Tidewater Red Cypress wood for the walls and ceilings.' According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the house saw some fairly significant wear and tear during the 25 years that it served as the Hughes family residence. However, the most recent owner, architect Robert Parker Adams, alongside his former wife, Mary, devoted years to restoring the home to its former glory. Adams has lived at the property since 1979. 'I've been here 40-something years; I've had my experience,' Adams told The Journal, adding that he hopes to share his experience and knowledge with the next owner.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Donald Judd Gets a Historic District in Marfa—and Everything Else You Need to Know About This Week
Trump's deportation plans threaten L.A. rebuilds, U.S. office space shrinks, Frank Lloyd Wright and Airstream roll out a trailer, and more. The National Register of Historic Places just designated a new Donald Judd Historic District in Marfa, Texas, recognizing the artist's radical transformation of a quiet ranching town into a landmark of contemporary art and architecture. (The Architect's Newspaper) As L.A. begins to rebuild after devastating wildfires, Trump's mass deportation plans threaten to derail recovery by targeting many undocumented workers who power the construction industry—one longtime day laborer warns the impact would be "destructive." (CNN) L.A.'s iconic hot pink park chairs have become makeshift shields as protesters repurpose them amid anti-ICE demonstrations near City Hall. Here's how their bold color and flexible design now echo the spirit of the protests themselves. (Fast Company) For the first time in 25 years, the U.S. is set to shrink its office footprint, with more square footage of office space being demolished or converted than built. (CNBC) Eighty-five years after Frank Lloyd Wright sketched a mobile trailer, Airstream has collaborated with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation on a trailer that channels his Usonian style—think skylights, cherry-veneered dinettes, foldaway furniture, and a connection to the outdoors. (Dwell) Top photo by Florian Holzherr, courtesy of The Chinati Foundation.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Weekly Recap: 16 Consumer Press Releases You Need to See
A roundup of the most newsworthy consumer and retail announcements from PR Newswire this week, including fresh sandwiches from Culver's, a pride vinyl collection from Urban Outfitters and a Caitlyn Clark signature basketball collection. NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help consumer/retail journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed. The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download. NESCAFÉ® Redefines Classic Summer Drink with Espresso Lemonade HackAt the core of this unexpected summer drink combo is the bold flavor of NESCAFÉ® Espresso Concentrate Black, made with deliciously smooth 100% Arabica beans. Paired with the refreshing tartness from SWOON® Classic Lemonade, the result is a perfect adult spin on your childhood lemonade stand – all in a matter of seconds! Wilson Sporting Goods and Caitlin Clark Unveil Year Two Signature Basketball Collection "I love working with Wilson to create these signature basketballs, and I hope this collection helps to inspire young girls and boys to get out and play," says Caitlin Clark, 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year. "I'm really excited about the designs because they share even more about me as a person and player." Airstream and Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Launch Limited Edition Travel Trailer The design-forward 28-foot travel trailer found inspiration from unprecedented access to archival materials at Wright's Taliesin West home and studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. Key references were drawn from Wright's Usonian home design principles. Adopted by Wright in his later career, the Usonian style centers on maximizing small spaces and open floor plan efficiency, while blending interior and exterior spaces. GREY GOOSE® Vodka Debuts "GREY GOOSE Hôtel," a New Global Campaign Starring Zoe Saldaña "The opportunity to work with GREY GOOSE again after almost two decades has been such an amazing full circle moment, and I feel especially aligned with this campaign's message of living in the present," said Saldaña, "Working on 'GREY GOOSE Hôtel' has been the great reminder to stop fretting about being productive and start saying 'yes' to more moments that inspire joie de vivre." OnePay and Synchrony to Launch New Industry-Leading Credit Card Program With Walmart; Credit Card to Be Powered by Mastercard and Set to Go Live This Fall As part of the program, OnePay and Synchrony will introduce both a general-purpose card, which will serve as the program's signature card and be available to use anywhere Mastercard is accepted, and a private label card, which will be exclusively for Walmart purchases. Urban Outfitters Unveils First-Ever Pride Vinyl Collection As part of UO Celebrates: Pride, Urban Outfitters is proud to debut a vinyl collection curated in collaboration with some of today's most influential LGBTQIA+ artists, allies, and labels. Created to honor the deep connection between music, identity, and culture, the 18-title lineup features legendary releases from RuPaul, Kesha, Britney Spears, and a new drop from Frankie Grande. Chipotle Turns Up the Heat with Adobo Ranch, the Brand's First New Dip in Five Years Made fresh in Chipotle restaurants, Adobo Ranch features adobo pepper, sour cream and a unique blend of herbs and spices, bringing a craveable kick to the brand's signature burritos, bowls, salads, tacos and quesadillas. Adobo Ranch will be available at Chipotle locations across the U.S. and Canada starting Tuesday, June 17. SmartLess Mobile Wants You To Stop Overpaying - And They're Not Exactly Subtle About ItJason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, the minds (and mouths) behind the wildly popular SmartLess podcast - are taking on a new role: mobile entrepreneurs. Bringing the same smart, self-deprecating humor that's made their podcast a massive hit, the team has a new mission: help people stop paying for mobile data they don't use – and don't need. Juicier, Crispier, Tastier: Culver's Answers Chicken Craze With Revamped Sandwich Lineup Led by guest feedback and research, Culver's undertook a multi-year development process to craft its new chicken sandwiches. After extensive testing, the brand's culinary team perfected their recipe for Crispy Chicken, Spicy Crispy Chicken and Grilled Chicken sandwiches. Lowe's Taps Creator Economy to Launch First Home Improvement Creator Network, With MrBeast Among the First to Join The Creator Network deepens Lowe's connection with Millennial and Gen Z audiences, generations who turn to creators for inspiration, authenticity and trusted advice. "Driving preference and engagement with the Lowe's brand by tapping into creators with varying levels of followers is a key priority for Lowe's as we look to gain relevance with younger generations while increasing digital engagement," said Jen Wilson, chief marketing officer at Lowe's. New HERSHEY'S KISSES & Pokémon Foils Are Here With 151 unique foil designs inspired by the original Kanto region Pokémon, every unwrapping is a chance to discover, trade and collect them all. From Pikachu to Mew, each Hershey's Kisses chocolate is wrapped like a Poké Ball unveiling the classic, melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolate that fans have loved for generations. Actress Marisa Tomei Launches Terra Mare: A Revolutionary Women's Wellness Brand Terra Mare addresses the unique challenges women face, including metabolic issues, hormones, and increased health risks often overlooked by conventional healthcare. Named after the Italian words for 'Earth' and 'Sea,' Terra Mare is committed to using organic, premium ingredients sourced from around the world. Two Decades, One Sweet Collab: Jonas Brothers and Friendly's Create Anniversary Ice Cream MagicThe collaboration reflects a long-standing relationship between the Jonas Brothers and Friendly's, a brand tied to many of their early memories. Growing up in New Jersey, the brothers often visited Friendly's, where they first decided on their band's name, and which has been part of the sweet moments that have shaped their journey ever since. Cheez-It® and Wendy's® Stack Up the Flavor with Limited-Edition Baconator® Crackers The mouthwatering mashup combines the signature crunch and taste of Cheez-It with the layers of flavor that make Wendy's Baconator a fan-favorite. Each bite delivers the 100% real cheese taste Cheez-It is known for, amplified with savory Applewood smoked bacon flavor – bringing the full burger experience to snack time, no drive-thru required. Ally Walker, Star of 'Sons of Anarchy,' Debuts Metaphysical Thriller 'The Light Runner' At Bainbridge Psychiatric Hospital, the lines between truth and illusion are dangerously thin. Dr. Ella Kramer, a psychiatrist haunted by her own past, is assigned to Captain Oliver Haskell, a decorated war hero whose fractured mind may hold the key to solving his wife's brutal murder. As she delves deeper into his unraveling psyche, she begins to uncover disturbing patterns among the other patients—patterns that suggest Bainbridge is far more than it seems. Mars Goes Mesozoic: M&M'S® Releases Limited-Edition, Jurassic World Rebirth Packs M&M'S®, proudly part of Mars, is hatching a partnership with Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World Rebirth (in theaters July 2) to give fans access to limited-edition M&M'S packs, M&M'S Fun Club fan perks, action-packed exclusive content and more, because when it comes to taking a bite out of the big screen, it's more fun together. For more news like this, check out all of the latest retail-related releases from PR Newswire. Do you have a retail press release to distribute? 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Hypebeast
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Airstream's Frank Lloyd Wright Trailer Envisions 'Usonian' Design On-the-Go
Airstreamhas partnered with theFrank Lloyd Wright Foundationto create a limited-edition travel trailer inspired by the late American architect. Accepting orders today, the 28-foot 'Usonian' trailer will be made in only 200 units over the next two years. Frank Lloyd Wright's distinct philosophy of an organic American architecture comes to life in the inspired design, featuring wooden interior finishes, an abundance of natural light, and elegant functionality. Throughout, echoes of Wright's 'Usonian' design language come to life, evoking his 20th-century vision of efficient small footprints and bringing nature indoors. Initial inspiration was provided by a rare 1939 design for a mobile kitchen by Wright that was never physically built, but highlighted the designer's early concepts of mobile architecture. Wright's 1955 Martin-Senour Paint collection also served as a primary reference for the desert-inspired color palette, including mustard yellow, deep red, earthy ochre, turquoise, blue, and green. To allow for ease of movement and abundant sunlight, the overhead storage was relocated, accommodating 29 windows — including two glass skylights. The trailer also includes two circular porthole windows, referencing Wright's later embrace of circular elements and Airstream's dedication to aerodynamic design. Inside the rear hatch is the modular sleeping area, featuring two twin beds that can be combined into a king-size bed and serve as a lounge area. A convertible dinette and desk both fold down to create small-space efficiency at the front, opening the area for living or transforming the sofa for an additional sleeping area. The design is topped off with a custom slatted ceiling fixture that spans the trailer, enhancing the effect of the skylights through dynamic light and shadow. The Airstream Frank Lloyd Wright Special Edition Travel Trailer is available now from Airstream's nationwide dealer network, with pricing starting at $184,900 USD MSRP. For more information, visit the officialAirstream website.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Airstream and Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Launch Limited Edition Travel Trailer
Legendary American design icons blend signature engineering and architectural styles JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Airstream®, the iconic manufacturer of world-class recreational vehicles, and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation have partnered to debut the Airstream Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Limited Edition Travel Trailer. A tribute to American design and organic architecture, the limited-edition travel trailer personifies Frank Lloyd Wright's unmatched architectural vision and Airstream Founder Wally Byam's innovative approach to mobile living and the pursuit of travel freedom. This limited-edition Airstream travel trailer will be produced in a numbered production run of 200 units. The new towable travel trailer was designed in collaboration between Airstream's Jackson Center, Ohio-based engineering and design teams and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's experts at Wright's Taliesin West home and studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. To create the new model, the collaborative design teams blended Byam's emphasis on aerodynamic curves with the guiding principles of Wright's organic architecture philosophy to deliver a new mobile example of mid-century form and function. "This is a dream collaboration that brings together two icons of American design, and by focusing on Wright's design principles we were pushed to think differently about materials, textures, and small space efficiency in our floor plan," said Bob Wheeler, president and chief executive officer at Airstream. "Collaborations like this bring new ideas to the table and push our design and engineering teams beyond their comfort zone. The result distills the essence of these two iconoclasts in a travel trailer that is both beautiful and functional." Henry Hendrix, vice president and chief marketing officer at the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation adds, "We believe Frank Lloyd Wright's design philosophy was always about helping people live with more purpose, beauty and joy. This collaboration with Airstream has been better than we could have imagined — a perfect meeting of vision and craft that brings Wright's timeless ideas to life on the road. Together, we've created something that lets Airstream enthusiasts 'Live Riveted' in the fullest sense — deeply connected to nature, adventure, and the meaning of home, wherever they go." The design-forward 28-foot travel trailer found inspiration from unprecedented access to archival materials at Taliesin West. Key references were drawn from Wright's Usonian home design principles. Adopted by Wright in his later career, the Usonian style centers on maximizing small spaces and open floor plan efficiency, while blending interior and exterior spaces. The model's rear space stands as one embodiment of the Usonian concept. The unit is standard equipped with Airstream's popular rear hatch feature, providing a sweeping panoramic view to the natural world from the convertible lounge and sleeping space. Where many Airstream travel trailers feature a convertible dinette inside the hatch, this model uniquely positions the primary sleeping area at its rear. Two twin beds, which double as bench seating, conveniently convert with the push of a button into a king-sized bed– the largest option in Airstream's fleet— reminiscent of the gaucho beds found in 1950-1960s era Airstreams. Another unique convertible feature is found in the front living space, where a dining table and separate desk space both collapse into a wall cabinet, creating room for a pull-out sofa that doubles as a secondary sleeping area. Two collapsible Wright-inspired chairs and a collapsible stool tuck away neatly inside the wall cabinet behind the lowered desk and table. A specific emphasis was also placed on filling the space with light. Overhead storage capacity was relocated to allow for more windows and natural light to flow into the unit. Two circular porthole windows also give a nod to Wright's love of circular elements and Airstream's dedication to rounded aerodynamic design. Other historic elements pulled from Wright's storied career include a never-produced mobile kitchen concept unearthed from a 1939 archival design, deep-set lounge seating inspired by his signature furniture work, and open shelving that replaces overhead locker cabinetry. The color palette– drawn from a 1955 Wright-curated Martin-Senour paint collection– showcases desert- inspired hues like ochre, deep red, and cool turquoise throughout the interior finishes and upholstery. The entryway to the unit stands out as another stunning highlight with a main entry door featuring a custom graphic design element drawn from the archival Gordon Leaf mural pattern. Wright commissioned his trusted apprentice and secretary, Eugene Masselink, to create the mural design in 1956 for House Beautiful editor Elizabeth Gordon, and the pattern's organic geometry is featured on the Airstream's main entry portal and matching die-cut screen door, as well as in the lighting sconces, galley wall laminate, dinette, and cabinetry pulls. Hendrix adds, "The Gordon Leaf is a wonderful natural pattern that becomes a gateway to the natural world. The pattern isn't solely decorative. It helps create the sense of fluidity and continuity from interior to exterior that you see across all of Wright's work." The Airstream Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Limited Edition Travel Trailer 200 unit production run will feature custom badging in Wright's beloved Taliesin Red hue. The model will be available for purchase at Airstream dealers nationwide, with pricing at $184,900. In coordination with the model launch, Airstream and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation have also developed a custom line of inspired home goods, apparel, and gifts available at Airstream Supply Company. For comprehensive features and pricing, visit ABOUT AIRSTREAMAirstream, manufacturer of the iconic riveted aluminum Airstream® travel trailer, is one of the longest-tenured recreational vehicle manufacturers in the world. The company's mission, as set forth by founder Wally Byam, is to create well-designed, high-quality products that allow people to follow their dreams and explore the world in home-like comfort. A steadfast commitment to Byam's creed, "Let's not make changes, let's only make improvements," has made the aluminum Airstream travel trailer a timeless classic. An unwavering focus on innovation keeps the company at the forefront of technology and customer experience in both the towable and motorized sectors. Airstream is based in Jackson Center, Ohio, where a team of skilled craftspeople hand builds each travel trailer and upfits every Mercedes-Benz® and RAM® touring coach, adding daily to the brand's reputation for quality and innovation. Learn more about Airstream, our dealers, and current travel trailer and touring coach models at For the latest news on Airstream, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Airstream, Inc. is an operating company of Elkhart, IN-based THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO). THOR is the sole owner of operating companies which, combined, represent the world's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles. For more information on THOR Industries and its products, please visit ABOUT FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT FOUNDATIONEstablished by Wright in 1940, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is dedicated to preserving Taliesin and Taliesin West, both World Heritage sites, for future generations. It inspires people to discover and embrace an architecture for better living through meaningful connections to nature, the arts, and each other. The foundation aims to continue Wright's legacy by broadening access to his ideas, works, and designs — considered more relevant today than in his own time — and creating new pathways for audiences to create beauty and connectedness in their own lives. Media Contact:TURNERairstream@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Airstream, Inc.
