--- product_id: 516491225 title: "Growing Up Wright, Building a Dream by hand with the World's Greatest Architect" price: "1490 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/516491225-growing-up-wright-building-a-dream-by-hand-with-worlds store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # 3 iconic Wright homes detailed 288 pages of rich narrative 600+ rare photos Growing Up Wright, Building a Dream by hand with the World's Greatest Architect **Price:** 1490 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏡 Build your dream with the world’s greatest architect—one page at a time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Growing Up Wright, Building a Dream by hand with the World's Greatest Architect - **How much does it cost?** 1490 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/516491225-growing-up-wright-building-a-dream-by-hand-with-worlds) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Time Capsule:** Over 600 exclusive photos capturing decades of architectural passion and restoration. - • **Intimate Insider Access:** Experience Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius through the eyes of his closest DIY clients and Taliesin insiders. - • **Legacy of Craftsmanship:** Follow the Lovness couple’s hands-on journey building and preserving Wright’s Usonian masterpieces. - • **Authentic Family Perspective:** Narrated by the owners’ daughter, blending personal memories with detailed archival materials. - • **Inspiration for Modern Dreamers:** A compelling story that motivates anyone dreaming of building or restoring a unique architectural gem. ## Overview Growing Up Wright chronicles the extraordinary story of Don and Virginia Lovness, the 'Do-it-yourself couple' who built and preserved multiple Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes. Spanning 288 pages and featuring over 600 photos, this memoir offers rare insights into Wright’s Usonian philosophy, the Taliesin Fellowship, and a family’s lifelong dedication to architectural artistry and restoration. ## Description The story of Don and Virginia Lovness, who built two Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes by hand. Wright called them his "Do-it-yourself couple", and they became close to Mrs. Wright and the entire Taliesin Fellowship over several decades. They were avid proponents of Wright's philosophies and became noted collectors of Oriental and pre-Columbian art. Don re-created the Midway Garden "sprites", built Wright-designed furniture, and was instrumental in saving the Little house in Minnesota. Their close friendship with Wes Peters, John Howe, Aaron Green, Edgar Tafel and others provide wonderful stories, gleaned from interviews, Virginia's extensive notes and daughter Lonnie's family memories. Lonnie tells the story in 288 pages with over 600 photos. A final chapter details the extensive restoration of both houses and construction of a third Wright design on the property in 2018. Review: Evocative memoir of an amazing couple that captures FLW's genius - I have long wanted to obtain a copy of this book. The cottage, which exists in two near identical designs (the earlier Seth Petersen Cottage and the slightly modified later Lovness Cottage), is utterly fascinating not only as a design, but also as an object that evolves and so has a beguiling history. Mr Wright's design philosophy for smaller spaces, along with his aesthetic sense, together create a building that is at once remarkable but livable. The stories behind the design and building of the Seth Petersen Cottage (quite tragic), a plan later slightly modified for the Lovness Cottage (quite inspiring), are worth reading in themselves. But the book, like the cottages also provide inspiration for anyone considering building. A recommended book. Review: Fantastic, Beautiful, Touching Story! - As a fan of FLW, I enjoy learning about him and his works. This story highlights a beautiful, touching experience of a family building an FLW home by hand. It is written by one of the owners’ daughters who experienced everything first hand. She communicates her contemporaneous viewpoint along with those of her parents (and friends) with the benefit of her later perspective as she carefully and thoroughly presents letters, invoices, building specs, and of course family pictures, and so much more. The interplay between FLW and the owners is also touchingly and at times humorously portrayed. A story of humanity, dreams, and dedication like no other. A must read for any fan of FLW, especially one longing for the perspective of a client! ## Features - Don and Virginia Lovness, Wright clients - mid century modern - Frank Lloyd Wright - Usonian - Wright Taliesin ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 25 Reviews | ## Images ![Growing Up Wright, Building a Dream by hand with the World's Greatest Architect - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HPn1yXQLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Evocative memoir of an amazing couple that captures FLW's genius *by A***. on 12 April 2024* I have long wanted to obtain a copy of this book. The cottage, which exists in two near identical designs (the earlier Seth Petersen Cottage and the slightly modified later Lovness Cottage), is utterly fascinating not only as a design, but also as an object that evolves and so has a beguiling history. Mr Wright's design philosophy for smaller spaces, along with his aesthetic sense, together create a building that is at once remarkable but livable. The stories behind the design and building of the Seth Petersen Cottage (quite tragic), a plan later slightly modified for the Lovness Cottage (quite inspiring), are worth reading in themselves. But the book, like the cottages also provide inspiration for anyone considering building. A recommended book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic, Beautiful, Touching Story! *by A***R on 9 April 2023* As a fan of FLW, I enjoy learning about him and his works. This story highlights a beautiful, touching experience of a family building an FLW home by hand. It is written by one of the owners’ daughters who experienced everything first hand. She communicates her contemporaneous viewpoint along with those of her parents (and friends) with the benefit of her later perspective as she carefully and thoroughly presents letters, invoices, building specs, and of course family pictures, and so much more. The interplay between FLW and the owners is also touchingly and at times humorously portrayed. A story of humanity, dreams, and dedication like no other. A must read for any fan of FLW, especially one longing for the perspective of a client! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So Very Good *by J***. on 26 April 2021* What a wonderful love story built around building a Wright house. Great encouragement for those of us who hope to diy a Wright-inspired house of our own. Of the thirty-or-so books by or about Frank Lloyd Wright, this ranks very near the top for its technical insights, helpful pictures, entertaining storyline, and intimate portrait of the client-architect relationship. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/516491225-growing-up-wright-building-a-dream-by-hand-with-worlds](https://www.desertcart.no/products/516491225-growing-up-wright-building-a-dream-by-hand-with-worlds) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*