Phoenix, Arizona, $8.95 million (about £7.1m)
Located on more than 1¼ acres on the edge of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom, split-level property occupies 3,200sq ft. The Circular Sun House— also known as the Norman Lykes House—was the last home Wright designed before he died in 1959. One of only 14 circular homes the architect masterminded, the project was finally completed in 1967, overseen by his apprentice, John Rattenbury (who also went on to manage a renovation of the property in the mid 1990s).
Constructed from concrete, the monolithic home was drafted to complement the curves of the surrounding landscape. Wright designed the building as a series of overlapping concentric circles, creating a distinct floor plan that flows seamlessly from one room to another and offers unobstructed views of Palm Canyon and the city below.
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