The Lykes House is an incredible design based on circles coming from a time very late in Frank Lloyd Wright’s life when had embraced the geometry of circles. That geometry also accounts for it’s nickname of the “Circular Sun House.” The sketches for the house were the last to come from the great architect; he died in April of 1959 before the design was complete.
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Plan Your Visit
📍Location
The Lykes House is located at 6836 North 36th Street in Phoenix, Arizona.
🧳Make it a Trip
This house is a brief stop on our A Winter Pilgrimage and Itinerary to Wright’s Arizona. Use our 7-day guide to discover how to pair this visit with other nearby sites like Taliesin West and the First Christian Church.
🛑Curb-Side Viewing Only
Please be aware that this Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home is a privately owned residence and is not open to the public for tours. Unless you are a guest, we kindly ask that you respect the owners’ privacy and refrain from trespassing on the property.
💲For Sale
The Lykes House is currently for sale for $8,950,000. View the listing on Zillow here.
🛏️Stay the Night
The Lykes property can be rented for overnight stays. Long-term rentals are available. You can view rates and availability with VRBO using the links below. The reviews rave about the house and the host, giving it 5 stars!
🏨Hotels in Phoenix/Scottsdale
- Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort – The perfect choice if you want to experience more of Wright’s architecture and influence.
- Choice Hotels in Phoenix
- Holiday Inn & Suites Scottsdale North – Great location near Taliesin West with easy access to Phoenix and Scottsdale!
The Circular Sun House
Wright had however, spoken to an apprentice (John Rattenbury) about the designs and, upon Wright’s death, Rattenbury finished the design and made working drawings. Although they loved the design, the Lykeses waited another seven years to build it; it is however, located on the original site.
The 2800 square foot design is rather futuristic-looking, wrapping around and seemingly into the mountain itself. A new owner took possession in 1994 and hired architect John Rattenbury to make some significant changes to the house, including enlarging the master bedroom, combining two other bedrooms into a guest room and converting a workshop into a home theater. Even at the end of Wright’s life and career, he still adhered to his philosophy of organic architecture that blend with its surroundings.
Additional Resources & Inspired Products
Find unique products, books, and gifts inspired by Wright’s Arizona buildings at our Amazon storefront: Wright at Home!