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ARCHITECTURE TOUR OF THE USA

• Chicago • Milwaukee • Madison • Columbus • Fallingwater • New York

PLUS – 5 night optional Extension tour to Phoenix & Los Angeles October 23 – 28, 2018

Contemporary works by prize-winning architects – Johnson, Van Der Rohe, Saarinen, Piano, Calatrava, Libeskind, Foster, and Gehry, plus the best of Frank Lloyd Wright

TRAVELRITE’S 17TH ARCHITECTURE TOUR

October 9 – 23, 2018 14 NIGHTS IN THE USA

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A professional development opportunity. Limit of 32 participants, so book early.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

DAY 1 Tuesday 9 October 2018 ChicagoWe depart Australia, arriving in Chicago in the afternoon. Upon arrival we transfer to our hotel followed by welcome drinks in our hotel.

DAY 2 Wednesday 10 October 2018 ChicagoThis morning we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Chicago with a local guide. Chicago is the third largest city in the USA. During our tour we will travel down the Magnificent Mile, a part of Michigan Avenue where exclusive shops line the wide boulevard. We see the Fourth Presbyterian Church, built in the Gothic Revival style and the 100 storey-high, John Hancock Centre. The afternoon is free to enjoy the Art Institute, a River Cruise, Millennium Park and many other attractions.

DAY 3 Thursday 11 October 2018 ChicagoWe travel by coach to spend the day in suburban Chicago, starting with the 1889-1909 Home & Studio. Wright constructed the house for himself and his family while working for the Chicago firm of Adler and Sullivan. It is the oldest extant building attributed wholly to Wright. This will be followed by a tour of the area surrounding the Home & Studio which contains the world’s largest concentration of Wright-designed structures, followed by a visit to the 1904 Unity Temple, the ‘first significant American architectural statement in poured concrete’. We finish the day by visiting Wright’s 1906 Robie House which is considered his masterpiece of the Prairie Style.

DAY 4 Friday 12 October 2018 MilwaukeeThis morning we depart Chicago for Milwaukee. On route we visit Wright’s exquisite 1936 S C Johnson Administration Building (often termed the Johnson Wax Building) in Racine. The ‘great workroom’ has been called one of Wright’s ‘most astonishing places’. We can now visit the recently-opened Research Tower, Wright’s first cantilevered high rise structure. In the afternoon we visit Wright’s Wingspread, the 1936 H J Johnson house that nestles in 16 hectares on Wind Point, a peninsula on the western shore of Lake Michigan near Racine. The house in now used as a conference centre and the visit is subject to there being no conferences on this day.

DAY 5 Saturday 13 October 2018 MadisonFirstly, we visit Santiago Calatrava’s 2001 Quadracci Pavilion at the Milwaukee Art Museum – Calatrava’s buildings located over the lake reflects his early training in structural engineering and study of skeletal forms in fine art. This art museum is a triumph with striking shapes reaching above the gallery making iconic forms on the skyline. The wings of the brise soleil can move and, when open, the structure appears, from the city side, to be a giant gull about to take flight above the lake. Subject to the agreement of the private owner, we then visit Wright’s delightful Jacobs1 house in Madison. We then move through the Wisconsin countryside to Spring Green to visit Wright’s 1911 Taliesin residence, later the summer home of the Taliesin Fellowship. Taliesin, which rests on the brow of a hill overlooking the Wisconsin River, has been described as Wright’s autobiography in wood and stone.

DAY 6 Sunday 14 October 2018 GaryWe travel by coach to Plano to visit Mies van der Rohe’s 1951 Farnsworth House, one of the most famous examples of modernist domestic architecture.

DAY 7 Monday 15 October 2018 ColumbusIn the morning we travel to West Lafayette to visit Wright’s 1954 Samara House (also known as the John E. Christian House) – a pristine example of Wright’s Usonian architecture. Upon arrival in Columbus we visit Zaherako’s Ice Cream Parlour, a wonderful olde world experience.

DAY 8 Tuesday 16 September 2018 ColumbusThis morning we visit Eero Saarinen’s delightful 1957 Miller House for a tour of the house and 5 hectare garden. The house is one of the most significant examples of modern domestic architecture in the world. Our afternoon visit is the 1964 North Christian Church Columbus, also by Saarinen.

TOUR ITINERARY

THE TOUR AT A GLANCE… This guided tour, led by Sydney Architect Malcolm Carver, provides a unique opportunity for architects and others interested in visiting the great modern and contemporary buildings of the 20th and 21st century in the USA. The tour includes the most outstanding top ten Frank Lloyd Wright buildings of our previous tours. Whilst Wright was a powerful influence on the Twentieth Century and its architecture, we parallel the study of Wright with major projects of 10 significant contemporary architects designated by the American Institute of Architects. They include Richard Meier, Eero Saarinen, Philip Johnson, Mies van der Rohe, Steven Holl, Santiago Calatrava, Norman Foster and Frank Gehry. All of whom have won either the AIA Gold Medal or are Pritzker Architecture Prize Winners or both. We will therefore visit the very best of the best with the absolute highlights being Fallingwater, both Taliesin and Taliesin West, Johnson Wax Factory and Guggenheim Museum, all by Wright and more, then Fortaleza Hall by Foster, Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall, Farnsworth House by Mies van der Rohe, Glass House by Johnson and Milwaukee Art Museum by Santiago Calatrava. These destinations have considerable wow factors each day, seeing is believing, but we actually see much more of the great cities with many more gems too long to list. It’s the journey that’s fun and sharing it with like-minded people who all appreciate the outstanding architecture.

ARCHITECTURE TOUR OF THE USA

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

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DAY 9 Wednesday 17 October 2018 PittsburghToday we travel by coach from Columbus to Pittsburgh through Indiana and Pennsylvania arriving mid afternoon. The evening will be free to explore Pittsburgh.

DAY 10 Thursday 18 October 2018 PittsburghAn early start by coach takes us to Bear Run to see one of the tour highlights, Wright’s 1935 Fallingwater, which was built as a weekend retreat for Edgar J Kaufmann. The house, considered Wright’s masterwork, is his greatest expression of organic architecture – the union of the structure and the land upon which it was built. We then tour Wright’s nearby 1956 Kentuck Knob, before returning to Pittsburgh.

DAY 11 Friday 19 October 2018 New YorkWe fly to New York in the morning. In the afternoon we visit Philip Johnson’s iconic 1949 Glass House in New Canaan – iconic because of its innovative use of materials and its seamless integration into the landscape.

DAY 12 Saturday 20 October 2018 New YorkWe start the day with an orientation bus tour of the city. In the afternoon we visit the Chrysler building lobby, followed by Wright’s 1956 Guggenheim Museum, described as one of the great architectural spaces of the 20th century.

DAY 13 Sunday 21 October 2018 New YorkA free day to explore the sights of New York. including the Empire State Building, Wall Street, Rockefeller Centre, Fifth Avenue, Times Square and the many art museums and galleries.

DAY 14 Monday 22 October 2018 New YorkThis morning we travel by boat out to the famous Statue of Liberty. A gift from the French to American people in 1886 and engineered by Gustave Eiffel, it has been the symbol of the freedom of the USA to immigrants for over 100

years. We will have a chance to climb the statue. We then travel to historic Ellis Island where half the population of the US entered the United States for the first time. We will see the route that new immigrants took through the processing room, medical appraisal room and entry room. This evening enjoy an included farewell dinner at Sardi’s.

DAY 15 Tuesday 23 October 2018 DepartA free morning before we fly back to Australia in the evening.

Taliesin Fellowship, for the comprehensive ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour. Taliesin reads as part of the surrounding desert and mountain landscape.

DAY 3 Thursday 25 October 2018 Los AngelesWe fly to Los Angeles in the morning. We then visit Frank Gehry’s 2003 Walt Disney Concert Hall – the project was completed after the famous Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain The similarity of curved titanium clad, free form roof and walls, makes a striking vista in its downtown LA context. The concert hall seats 2,265 people and the acoustics have been highly acclaimed by the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. We follow this with a visit to Meier’s Getty Museum, described as one of the great architectural spaces of the 20th century.

DAY 4 Friday 26 October 2018 Los AngelesLos Angeles has numerous modernist houses, many of which are privately owned, located in tight difficult terrain. Our day will include several ‘Case Study’ houses, the 1949 Eames House in Pacific Palisades, Pierre Koenig’s 1960 Stahl House, Richard Neutra’s 1932 VDL Research and 1949 Reunion Houses and Rudolph Schindler’s 1922 House. Whilst interior visits may be precluded at the time the brochure was prepared (such as to Wright’s Ennis Brown House), we hope they become available during 2018.

DAY 5 Saturday 27 October 2018 Los AngelesThis morning we have a tour of the houses of the stars in Hollywood followed by a visit to Wright’s recently-restored Hollyhock House.

DAY 6 Sunday 28 October 2018 DepartA free morning before we fly back to Australia in the evening.

TOUR LEADER MALCOLM CARVERMalcolm Carver (AAIA RIBA AWI) is an Architect and former Principal of Scott Carver Architects, a highly successful Sydney based practice which has won numerous awards for their work including the RAIA National Environment Award. Over the past 40 years Malcolm has travelled extensively in Europe, Asia and the Americas. His passion for architecture is only matched by a keen interest in sketching and painting and has had solo exhibitions of his work.His sketches appear online at www.carverstudio.com

TOUR DIRECTOR JIM WEBBERJim Webber was deputy secretary of Planning and Heritage in Victoria’s Department of Planning and Development, from 1993 to 1996. He then became a planning and transport consultant and was responsible for planning and urban design at Melbourne Docklands from 1997 to 1999. He was also involved in planning advisory committees for Melbourne’s 2006 Commonwealth Games. He has organised and managed 22 overseas tours for Travelrite, sixteen architecture tours and six tours for developers and town planners.

DAY 1 Tuesday 23 October 2018 PhoenixWe fly to Phoenix in the morning. Upon arrival we will transfer to our hotel and the afternoon will be free.

DAY 2 Wednesday 24 October 2018 PhoenixWe begin with a visit to Wright’s First Christian Church, followed by Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Wright’s winter home and school and now home to the

EXTENSION TOUR TO PHOENIX AND LOS ANGELES

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The price for the 14 night tour per person twin-share (land only) $ 8390Single supplement $ 2100

The extension tour price per person twin-share $ 2695Single supplement $ 1100

TOUR OPERATOR: Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser. All passengers must complete and sign a Travelrite International booking form. DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT: A deposit of $1000 per passenger should be sent with a completed Travelrite International booking. As soon as the booking is confirmed, (usually within 24 hours), a confirmation advice will be posted to the client. A further deposit of $1500 is due by 9 April 2018. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 60 days prior to the commencement of the tour. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to payments by Visa or Mastercard and 3% for payment by AMEX or Diners Club cards.CANCELLATION CHARGES: Number of days before departure.Days prior to departure Cancellation feeOver 120 days $1000 per person120 - 61 days $2500 per person60 days for less 100% of full fareREFUNDS: The tour is based on arrangements that do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals, airfare or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: All passengers will require a valid passport. If you hold another passport please check with Travelrite International. ESTA visas will be required for the USA.TRAVEL INSURANCE: Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended to cover tour members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the tour and for cancellation fees which could result from events such as illness, accident, death etc.

BAGGAGE: All passengers qualify for 1 piece free baggage allowance.MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS & CONDITIONS: The tour has been priced on the basis of a minimum number of passengers having booked 60 days prior to departure. Travelrite reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of all monies paid or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified cost. Travelrite International reserves the right to change advertised entrances if necessary for the smooth operation of the tour.RESPONSIBILITIES: Travelrite International Pty Ltd. (ATAS No. A10538) is the tour organiser. Travelrite acts only as an agent in the making of arrangements for hotels, transportation, restaurants or any other service and does not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in the tour, or by act of God. Further no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this tour and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any tour and/or make such changes in the tour as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the tour. This contract shall be construed in accordance

of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria.HOW TO BOOK: Bookings can be made by sending full names and addresses of intending tour members with a deposit of $1000 to:

Travelrite International Pty Ltd423 Whitehorse RoadBalwyn, Victoria 3103Further information or a booking form can be obtained by contacting Travelrite International on the following numbers:

Toll Free: 1800 630 343Phone: (03) 8803 6868Fax: (03) 9836 8068Email: balwyn@travelrite.com.auwww.travelrite.com.auABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL: Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a well-established travel company which has been marketing throughout Australia for over 30 years. It has two fully licensed (ATAS No. A10538) offices at Balwyn and Heathmont which are also accredited with IATA. As such they directly represent the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international hotel, tour and transport operators. It runs over 70 special interest tours per year. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND BOOKING CONDITIONSTouring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this tour without the need of assistance from others.

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE: • Internal flights in the USA as listed in the itinerary• Travel in first-class chartered coaches• Accommodation in first-class and moderate first-class,

centrally located hotels with private facilities throughout the tour. Hotel taxes and service charges

• Buffet or continental breakfasts in USA• Welcome drinks in Chicago• Half-day orientation tours of Chicago and New York• Entry to builings, museums and attractions as detailed in the itinerary• A farewell dinner on Monday 22 October 2018• Tour leadership by well-known architect Malcolm Carver• Fully escorted by Travelrite professional tour manager Jim Webber

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: • International airfares, air taxes, fuel and government surcharges• Passport and visa fees• Travel insurance• Meals and drinks unless specified in the itinerary• Sightseeing and general expenses unless specified in the itinerary• Additional travel arrangements not in the detailed itinerary will be

quoted for separately

INCLUDED IN THE EXTENSION PRICE:• Internal flights in the USA as listed in the itinerary• Accommodation in first-class and moderate first-class,

centrally located hotels with private facilities• Breakfast daily• Entrances as per the itinerary

October 9 – 25, 2018

PARTICIPANTS ON OUR 2014 TOUR SAID:• “It was awesome – a fantastic way to see and experience so much

in a short amount of time. Would definitely recommend it.”• “Thoroughly enjoyable – great travelling companions and lots of

fun. Great leaders in Malcolm and Jim.”• “Once again Jim’s organisation fantastic and Malcolm’s knowledge

excellent. Everyone always felt included everywhere.”• “Excellent guide material beforehand.”• “Nice people, well organised, excellent leaders.”• “A great tour.”• “Very well organised – great itinerary.”• “The quality of local guides was excellent.”• “A very professional tour from the initial contact right through

to ticketing and tour program.”TOUR GUIDE AND WEBSITE Introductory aterial about the places on the itinerary will be given to all tour participants.

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ARCHITECTURE TOUR OF THE USA

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT