Sleeping with Mr. Wright

The house is a late-era variant on Wright’s “usonian” design, intended to put his principles for modest sites and lifestyles into practice.

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There’s a real sense of Wright’s inspiration as you spend time in the Peterson Cottage, enjoying the way the light plays across the space and appreciating the finer details of the design.

Photo by Donald Sanford

At a mere 880 square feet, the cottage has little room for luxury.

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It offers beautiful views from its porch and through its large windows.

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Low, red sandstone walls transition to tall windows trimmed with Douglas fir. The entire space—even the ceiling—is made of stone, glass, and wood.

Photo by Donald Sanford