The Circular Sun House: Frank Lloyd Wright's Last Design

The ”Circular Sun House” in Phoenix, Arizona was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and was his final architectural design. It is also known as the Norman Lykes House and it just hit the market.

The Circular Sun House feels like such a departure from Frank Lloyd Wright’s signature Prairie Style of design. If a person randomly came across this house, they probably would never guess it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

But this house was built in 1967 – almost a decade after he had died – so clearly, the master himself was influenced by the mid-century vibe that took hold during that period, even at the very end of his life.

The other great influence of this house is its natural surroundings – it was designed to blend in with the curves and colors of the surrounding high desert mountain landscape.

This was the last home designed by Wright and one of only 14 circular homes that he designed – which seems like a lot, but when you consider he created over 1,000 structures in his lifetime, the circular homes are only a small fraction of his repertoire.

Overlapping concentric circles create a flowing, open floor plan with every room featuring stunning views of Palm Canyon and the city below.

Located on over 1.3 acres on the edge of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom abode features 3,200 square feet of living space.

The Circular Sun House was actually constructed from concrete blocks meant to resemble the surrounding boulders.

Another neat design feature appropriate for its scorching desert locale: most of the home’s windows avoid direct sunlight, yet the interior is filled with light.

According to the listing, the interior features Philippine mahogany handcrafted throughout and comes with all the mid-century modern furnishings that you see in the photos.