The Living Architecture of David Elgin Dodge

David Elgin Dodge was a devoted and treasured member of the Taliesin Fellowship for more than 70 years. His allegiance to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright was lifelong and unwavering. David discovered a kindred spirit in Mr. Wright—both had a love of music that was only surpassed by a love of architecture.

In his many years as part of the Taliesin Fellowship, David contributed his remarkable creative skills in the drafting room as a member of Wright's successor firm, Taliesin (Associated) Architects, and also as an educator who taught generations of students at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. With the dissolution of the Taliesin Architects in 2003, David continued a private architectural practice, but turned much of his attention to his other love—musical composition. He wrote 13 symphonies and other musical works, several of which have been performed by the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra.

This special monograph documents a curated selection of architectural projects through drawings and photographs—many never before published—that highlight David's lasting contribution to the practice and education of organic architecture.

A living legacy, David's work will live on to inspire future generations.

William B. Scott, Jr. has over 40 years professional experience as an architectural historian specializing in the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and his followers. Bill is the current president of the Taliesin Fellows, the alumni organization of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture; the president of the Friends of Kebyar; and a founder of the Organic Architecture and Design Archives. In 2009, Bill was made an honorary member of the American Institute of Architects for his contributions to architectural history.
Jake Case is an Arizona-based photographer specializing in architecture and nature photography. His work captures the interplay of design and environment, with a keen eye for composition and light. A former docent at Taliesin West, he brings a deep appreciation for organic architecture principles championed by Wright and later interpreted by Dodge. His photographs have appeared in Arizona: A Photographic Journey, a coauthored book showcasing the state's diverse landscapes.