The "Architecture in Detail" series comprises books that focus on individual buildings noted for their exceptional character, innovative design or technical virtuosity. Each volume contains a text by a respected author, a sequence of colour and black-and-white photographs and a set of technical drawings and working details. Strategically placed above a waterfall, Fallingwater's horizontal cantilevered floors and terraces soar free of apparent support. The building exemplifies Wright's attitudes towards integrating architecture and nature.

Author Biography

Robert McCarter is Chair of the Department of Architecture at the University of Florida. His previous books include Building Machines, Frank Lloyd Wright: A Primer on Architectural Principles, and the monograph Frank Lloyd Wright, also published by Phaidon.