S. C. Johnson Wax Headquarters
GPTKB entity
Properties (71)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
building
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| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Frank_Lloyd_Wright
|
| gptkbp:area |
approximately 200,000 square feet
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:S._C._Johnson_&_Son,_Inc.
|
| gptkbp:completed |
1939
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:American_architecture
|
| gptkbp:current_use |
corporate offices
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| gptkbp:design |
organic architecture
|
| gptkbp:design_feature |
cantilevered roof
curved walls tapered columns |
| gptkbp:exhibits |
Wright's_design_principles
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| gptkbp:floors |
5
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| gptkbp:function |
corporate headquarters
|
| gptkbp:height |
approximately 100 feet
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
S. C. Johnson Wax Headquarters
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Japanese_architecture
Prairie_School_architecture |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Wright's_philosophy_of_design
|
| gptkbp:is_displayed_on |
gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
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| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:Wisconsin
gptkb:Racine_County |
| gptkbp:landscape |
gptkb:Dan_Kiley
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Racine,_Wisconsin
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| gptkbp:material |
brick
glass steel |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
site of historical reenactments
site of community events site of art exhibitions site of educational programs site of historical tours site of public lectures site of cultural celebrations site of community outreach programs featured in architectural publications site of cultural heritage celebrations site of environmental initiatives site of cultural discussions site of environmental awareness campaigns site of community engagement initiatives site of corporate events site of community art projects site of sustainability workshops site of community forums site of corporate meetings site of product launches site of public art installations site of architectural preservation efforts hosted architectural tours site of design exhibitions site of architectural competitions site of architectural film screenings site of architectural heritage events site of architectural history lectures site of architectural lectures site of architectural networking events site of architectural reviews site of architectural showcases site of architectural symposiums site of design critiques site of design festivals site of design innovation discussions site of design thinking workshops site of design workshops site of historical preservation meetings |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Great_Workroom
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| gptkbp:purpose |
office space
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| gptkbp:renovated |
1990s
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| gptkbp:style |
Modern architecture
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| gptkbp:visitors |
open to public tours
|