Mathews House
N 37° 28.312 W 122° 10.485
10S E 572971 N 4147540
This raked brick, U-shaped Usonian was built on diamond module, a Wright favorite at this point in his career-- easier to draw and more constructible than the nearby and earlier hexagonal Hanna and Bazett houses.
Waymark Code: WM38JR
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/25/2008
Views: 106
The Mathews house consists of two parallel wings connected at 60/120 degrees by a central workspace and dining area. The living wing and dining area frame a spacious terrace with a wall of windows.
Very little is known about the Mathews family. Other than a full-compliment of Philippine mahogany built-ins, none of the Wright designed furniture was ever built for the house.
The house is located in what would be a gated community if built today, where upscale ranch houses are being razed in favor of McMansions. The house continues to be a private residence, but is visible from the street.
Year Completed: 1950
Commissioned By: Arthur C. Mathews
Nearest City or Town: Atherton, CA
Public/Private: Private
Tours Available?: Not Listed
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
There are no specific visit requirements, however telling about your visit is strongly encouraged. Additional photos of the building or house to add to the gallery are also nice, but not required. Pictures with a GPS or you in them is highly discouraged.