In Memoriam (1965-2020)
Peter Beers
Frank Lloyd Wright Expert & Organic Architecture Enthusiast
The FLLW community and the world lost Peter Beers on August 30th, 2020. Peter was one of the biggest Frank Lloyd Wright fans and a dear friend whose passion for organic architecture continues to inspire our community.
His dedication to preserving and sharing Wright's legacy lives on through his extensive work, now preserved and available to inspire future generations of architecture enthusiasts.
1965-2020
55 Years
A Life Well Lived
FLLW Expert
Lifelong Enthusiast
Organic Architecture
Preserved Work
Complete Archive
Available at OmniHomeIdeas
Community
Forever Remembered
Friend & Mentor
Peter's passion for Frank Lloyd Wright
Peter often shared the story of how people would notice the tattoo on the back of his calf - a beautiful design from a window of Wright's Dana Thomas house in Springfield, Illinois.
The Dana Thomas House window design - inspiration for Peter's tattoo
"It is interesting to me that the design of a window from the Dana Thomas house is so recognizable as Wright's to people who know so little about him. What amazes me is that I've had people who don't even know Wright's name, but they ask me if it was a design by that American architect with a name that they can't seem to recall."
When asked about why he would have one of Wright's designs permanently affixed to his body, Peter's answer was simple: "It is beautiful, simple and it says a lot about me."
How Peter discovered Frank Lloyd Wright
The Jacobs II House - where Peter's family connection began
Peter's journey with Wright began unexpectedly in high school when he found an old photo album in his mother's closet. In it was a picture of his mom as a little girl, playing in a small pool in front of a great wall of glass.
That photo was taken at the Jacobs II house outside of Madison, Wisconsin. Herb Jacobs turned out to be Peter's grandmother's cousin, creating a personal connection to Wright's work that would define Peter's lifelong passion.
The Fallingwater revelation
Peter's interest lay dormant for years until he and his wife Laura moved to Washington, DC. While looking through a AAA guide book for weekend destinations, Laura stumbled across a listing for Fallingwater. Neither knew it was only 2½ hours from their home.
That trip changed everything. On a cold and blustery day, they were the only two people on the tour. The guide spent 2 hours with them, sharing intimate details about the house. Peter was hooked.
Share Your Peter Beers Memories
If you knew Peter or have been inspired by his work, we'd love to hear from you.
Work Preserved
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Always Remembered
Friend & mentor to many
Wright Expert
Lifelong passion
Community Builder
Made us all bigger
Peter Beers
Frank Lloyd Wright Expert & Organic Architecture Enthusiast
The FLLW community and the world lost Peter Beers on August 30th, 2020. Peter was one of the biggest Frank Lloyd Wright fans and a dear friend whose passion for organic architecture continues to inspire our community.
His dedication to preserving and sharing Wright's legacy lives on through his extensive work, now preserved and available to inspire future generations of architecture enthusiasts.
1965-2020
55 Years
A Life Well Lived
FLLW Expert
Lifelong Enthusiast
Organic Architecture
Preserved Work
Complete Archive
Available at OmniHomeIdeas
Community
Forever Remembered
Friend & Mentor
Peter's passion for Frank Lloyd Wright
Peter often shared the story of how people would notice the tattoo on the back of his calf - a beautiful design from a window of Wright's Dana Thomas house in Springfield, Illinois.
The Dana Thomas House window design - inspiration for Peter's tattoo
"It is interesting to me that the design of a window from the Dana Thomas house is so recognizable as Wright's to people who know so little about him. What amazes me is that I've had people who don't even know Wright's name, but they ask me if it was a design by that American architect with a name that they can't seem to recall."
When asked about why he would have one of Wright's designs permanently affixed to his body, Peter's answer was simple: "It is beautiful, simple and it says a lot about me."
How Peter discovered Frank Lloyd Wright
The Jacobs II House - where Peter's family connection began
Peter's journey with Wright began unexpectedly in high school when he found an old photo album in his mother's closet. In it was a picture of his mom as a little girl, playing in a small pool in front of a great wall of glass.
That photo was taken at the Jacobs II house outside of Madison, Wisconsin. Herb Jacobs turned out to be Peter's grandmother's cousin, creating a personal connection to Wright's work that would define Peter's lifelong passion.
The Fallingwater revelation
Peter's interest lay dormant for years until he and his wife Laura moved to Washington, DC. While looking through a AAA guide book for weekend destinations, Laura stumbled across a listing for Fallingwater. Neither knew it was only 2½ hours from their home.
That trip changed everything. On a cold and blustery day, they were the only two people on the tour. The guide spent 2 hours with them, sharing intimate details about the house. Peter was hooked.
Share Your Peter Beers Memories
If you knew Peter or have been inspired by his work, we'd love to hear from you.
