1952 Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Historic Home

The architect built this home to meet Ken Laurent's specific needs as a paraplegic veteran. Ken and his wife, Phyllis lived in the house until 2012.

Located at 4646 Spring Brook Road, Rockford, IL

Nicolette Nijensohn, Mary Beth Peterson, and Marge

An original black and white photo taken by Frank Lloyd Wright of the entrance.

Anderson Japanese Garden is located about 5mn from the Laurent house.

Design lamp by architect and Frank Lloyd Wright's right-hand man, John Howe.

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART | AVERY ARCHITECTURAL & FINE ARTS LIBRARY, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY), THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT FOUNDATION ARCHIVES

A Japanese Acer tree anchors the house's exterior garden and pond.

Furniture and built-ins were all made with red tidewater cypress and designed specifically for the Laurent's family.

The lamp was designed by German lighting designer Kurt Versen.

Phyllis and Ken Laurent.

"To give you an idea of my situation, I must first tell you that I am a paraplegic..." Ken Laurent wrote on this typewriter a letter to Frank Lloyd Wright asking him to design a home suitable for his needs. Later, Mr. Laurent would use it to keep in touch with the architect.

Laurent Home certificate.

"The workspace" or as FLW would define a kitchen.

The Laurent's house living room was designed as an elongated low banquette so that Mr. Laurent could easily transfer from his wheelchair.

Exterior tree

Living room

Hallway