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The house was designed by Wright in 1935. The house was built partly over a waterfall in Pennsylvania USA.
The overall cost for the house and guest home was $155,000 (Equivalent to about $2.7 million in 2016).
A floor plan of the house showing the layout including the plunge pool next to the building.
The 'Fallingwater' house is one of Wright's most recognisable designs and is famous around the world.
The house is now used as a tourist destination with tickets starting at $30 for adults and a range of different tours and passes available.
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