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Florida Southern College at 360°
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This drone panorama captures the Florida Southern College campus, showcasing its iconic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structures set amidst sprawling green spaces and framed by Lake Hollingsworth. The view highlights the integration of Wright's architectural vision with the natural landscape, emphasizing the campus's distinction as a significant landmark of modern American design.
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Dimensions: 35825 x 7881; view point:
28°01'52.0"N 81°56'49.9"W
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Buckner Building, Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, and Danforth Chapel
Dimensions: 41700 x 8100; view point:
28°01'51.0"N 81°56'57.6"W
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Annie Pfeiffer Chapel Viewed from West
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The Annie Pfeiffer Chapel stands prominently with its striking geometric design and vertical lines. Constructed in 1941, the chapel features Wright's signature use of locally-sourced materials, including colored concrete blocks. From the street level, its unique tower rises against the skyline, drawing attention to its angular form and intricate details. Positioned on a hill, the chapel offers a commanding presence, reflecting Wright’s philosophy of integrating architecture with the surrounding environment while serving as a central landmark on campus.
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Dimensions: 24600 x 13034; view point:
28°01'51.4"N 81°56'57.1"W
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Bird's-eye View of Annie Pfeiffer Chapel
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From a bird's-eye view, the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel reveals its complex, multi-planed roof structure, resembling a series of interconnected, low-pitched rectangles and squares. The textile block pattern of the walls becomes a distinct texture from above, and the building's integration with the surrounding landscape is clearly visible. The overall composition emphasizes horizontal lines and reveals the courtyard spaces created by the interconnected forms, highlighting Wright's organic design principles.
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Dimensions: 9213 x 9124; view point:
28°01'51.4"N 81°56'54.3"W
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Thad Buckner Building
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The Thad Buckner Building at Florida Southern College, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, exemplifies his iconic organic architectural style. Constructed in 1945, the building features sharp angles, low horizontal lines, and intricate textile block patterns characteristic of Wright's work.
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Dimensions: 20100 x 4432; view point:
28°01'51.7"N 81°56'57.8"W
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Wright's Water Dome and the L. A. Raulerson Building
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This photo showcases Frank Lloyd Wright’s Water Dome at Florida Southern College, a prominent circular fountain surrounded by a concrete border, with jets of water creating graceful arcs across its surface. The tranquil pool reflects Wright’s focus on integrating architecture with natural elements. In the background, the L.A. Raulerson Building adds depth to the scene with its clean, linear design and Wright’s distinctive architectural features. The composition highlights Wright’s ability to harmonize dynamic water features with functional structures, enhancing the aesthetic and spatial qualities of the campus.
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Dimensions: 20100 x 4432; view point:
28°01'55.2"N 81°56'57.0"W
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Section of the Esplanade
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The Esplanade at Florida Southern College, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, serves as an extensive covered walkway system connecting various campus buildings. Featuring cantilevered rooflines supported by slender concrete columns, it embodies Wright's philosophy of organic architecture by blending functionality with aesthetic harmony. The design ensures shelter from Florida’s sun and rain while complementing the natural surroundings. Stretching across the campus, the Esplanade is both a practical pathway and an architectural centerpiece, symbolizing Wright's vision of unity between structure and environment.
The Esplanade can be seen in the above Florida Southern College at 360° photo as dark gray link lines in between various buildings.
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Dimensions: 23990 x 5218; view point:
28°01'52.1"N 81°56'55.7"W
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