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story by Lynn Lofton he Gulfport home of Ted house are all elements of Wright’s
photos by Katherine Sowers
Works by local artists add interest to architecturally/ historically signi cant home
and Karen Riemann has style. Karen, who’s originally from architectural and historical Pittsburgh, Penn., was privileged to significance but that hasn’t visit Wright’s masterpiece, Falling stopped them from making Water.
it a personal home that “Our home is built like a brick and reflects their interests. Built in 1949 by didn’t suffer much in Hurricane
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local architect Milton Hill, the home’s design was clearly inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s prairie style with natural materials and flat roofs. The use of stone, brick and steel; different levels; the way narrow hallways
open into larger spaces; and the way the outdoor landscape is part of the
Katrina,” Ted Riemann said. “They don’t build them like this anymore. It’s also easy to keep cool.”
The front facade clearly announces the home’s period and style. The various levels are punctuated with red doors and large red cement balls perched at rooftop vantage points.