Case Study: Taliesin West achieves historic lighting preservation with Lutron Ketra

Taliesin West modernizes historic lighting for 100,000 annual visitors with Lutron

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation faced the challenge of modernizing the lighting at their historic Taliesin West property without damaging or altering the original structures. They needed a solution that could restore the site's warm, candle-lit aesthetic, overcome the difficulties of its thick stone walls and lack of conduit, and provide consistent, high-quality light. Lutron Electronics provided their Ketra wireless lighting system to meet these unique preservation goals.

Lutron's Ketra solution delivered wireless control, allowing for installation without new wiring. The system recaptured the property's original warm glow with light that automatically adjusts throughout the day. The results included enhanced architectural features, seamless blending with existing light sources, and a tool for adaptive reuse that honors the site's legacy of innovation. The Lutron system successfully modernized the lighting while preserving the historic integrity of Taliesin West.

Taliesin West (Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation)