The hollyhock motifs lining the exterior of the building were thought to have been created on-site by combining dry natural materials with water into a mold that would then form into the desired shape. The use of clay created the look and feel of concrete that’s clearly influenced by pre-Columbian indigenous architecture.  Photo 18 of 19 in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Beloved Hollyhock House Reopens After Two Years from Iconic Perspectives: Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Beloved Hollyhock House Reopens After Two Years

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The hollyhock motifs lining the exterior of the building were thought to have been created on-site by combining dry natural materials with water into a mold that would then form into the desired shape. The use of clay created the look and feel of concrete, and the design is reminiscent of pre-Columbian indigenous architecture.