The house is a work of art: Frank Lloyd Wright

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Hacker News commenters debate Frank Lloyd Wright's legacy, praising Fallingwater's transcendent beauty while criticizing his impractical designs, client conflicts, and cultish apprenticeships.

Crackling Flames and Cozy Hearths: 7 Enviable Fireplaces - The New York Times
The piece selects seven fireplaces that function as successful architectural focal points, organizing space and encouraging social gathering.
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An Elizabethan mansion's secrets for staying warm
Hardwick Hall's Elizabethan design used central fireplaces, thick stone walls, and south-facing windows to passively heat the interior, offering lessons for modern energy efficiency.
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