The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park — Attraction in Kirkwood

A house, if it is to be more than shelter, must be poetry made of wood, stone, and light. And in Ebsworth Park, just outside of St. Louis, Missouri, stands such a structure—the Kraus House, as it is known to some, but to me, it is a quiet declaration of the organic ideal.

Designed in the years when America was building up and out—often with little regard for grace—this house was my way of reminding us all: a home should grow from the land, not be planted upon it. And here, nestled amid the trees and contours of a modest Midwestern landscape, the house does not sit—it belongs.

Constructed according to my Usonian principles—modest in scale, rich in intention—it is an experiment in dignity. The intersecting parallelograms, the hidden geometry, the way the walls stretch outward like open arms—all are evidence that form need not follow function like a servant. No, form and function are married here, and they dance with the daylight.

Visitors to the Ebsworth Park house often remark on how the ceiling seems to float, how the windows frame nature like a painting, how even the brick underfoot seems to hum with some quiet intention. That is no accident. Every line, every material, every corner cut at 60 or 120 degrees—no right angles—was done in obedience to a higher order: the order of nature, of the human spirit, and of the land itself.

You do not merely tour this house. You experience it. You feel it breathing. You understand that walls are not meant to divide but to shape space. That light is not an afterthought but the essence of the design. That a home, properly conceived, does not fight the land but yields to it—and in yielding, becomes stronger.

The Ebsworth Park house is not large. It is not loud. But it is profound. It is what architecture ought to be: a living, thinking, feeling thing. A place where man might dwell not as a conqueror of nature, but as a respectful guest.

And so I say, come walk through it—not as a tourist, but as a student. See how the roof lifts toward the heavens, how the hearth anchors the soul, how geometry becomes grace. Then leave not only having seen a house—but having understood, if only for a moment, how to...

In Kirkwood we have a hidden gem! Like my wife and I, I'd venture to guess few St. Louisans' and many visitors to our fair city have never visited - an you definitely should.

Ebsworth Park contains a pristine example of architect Frank Lloyd Wrights Usonian homes - The Krause House. A tour of the house is an experience for anyone who has any appreciation for design, architecture, art, engineering, fine craftsmanship, or history.

My wife and I toured the home with Isabell on Labor Day weekend. Although we are reasonably knowledgeable about Wright and his work, Isabell our docent, provided our group with endless information and details about The Krause's, the construction and meticulous renovation of the home, and Wright which we did know. As an added bonus we were able to visit with Kathryn Feldt the Executive Director of the site before and after our tour and learn more about the site and upcoming events. It was a wonderful experience and we would highly recommend visiting and touring.

The Frank Lloyd Wright (Krause) House in Ebsworth Park is truly one of the finest examples of Wright's genius which should be added to any "must see in St. Louis" list. The grounds and exterior of the house alone are well worth the time to see even if you can't schedule a tour - but we'd definitely encourage you to go on the...

We went for a visit on a clear, beautiful day. My boyfriend’s cousin came up with the idea and set up our tour time online. I had no idea Frank Lloyd Wright designed homes that were built in the area. This is the only one that is a museum at the moment, so I recommend seeing it if you’re in the area! I studied Architecture and took over two years of Vocational Drafting in high school and learned of the Fallingwater home years ago, and this home is nothing like it. The inside of it has been restored so beautifully as well as the brick around the outside. From the beds, to the kitchen and flooring throughout, you’re going to want to be more creative with your home once you visit! The tour guides are very knowledgeable as well which is a huge plus! I wish I could share photos of the inside, but that is...