As a bit of a design enthusiast myself, I’ve always been drawn to the architectural brilliance of Frank Lloyd Wright. So, when I heard about the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s collaboration with American RV giant Airstream, I was thrilled. The two iconic American brands have partnered to release a new limited-edition travel trailer. Dubbed Usonian, the 28-foot-long Airstream trailer is limited to 200 units, each costing $184,900. The trailer was designed to pay homage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic and Usonian architecture.
The Usonian limited-edition trailer flaunts a classic Airstream vibe, with a riveted aluminum shell and smooth, aerodynamic curves. The only addition worth noticing here is the badge in Wright’s signature red, which proudly nods to the collaboration. While stepping inside the trailer, you would find a pattern on the trailer door. Called ‘Gordon Leaf motif,’ the pattern was created by Taliesin apprentice Eugene Masselink, according to House Beautiful.
As pointed out by bloggers worldwide, the limited-edition camper takes cues from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West home, with unique colors, multiple windows, and multi-purpose rooms. I also love the awning made from heathered cream, which reminds of the canvas rooftops at Taliesin West. The cherry-stained veneers and accordion doors make everything feel warm and welcoming.
Another highlight of the trailer is the rear hatch. It swings open wide, blending the indoors with the outdoors. The hatch opens into the rear room. Here, twin beds morph into a king-sized one with the push of a button, and slipcovers let you turn the space into a lounge for friends. Every inch feels intentional, as you’d expect from Airstream and Wright. Akin to the back, the layout is quite versatile in the front, too. The front lounge switches from a dinette to a desk or even an extra bed, with modular furniture that tucks away neatly.
Even with all its vintage-inspired charm, this trailer is packed with modern goodies. The 2.5-kWh lithium battery system and 300 watts of solar panels allow you to go off-grid without a hitch. The interior also includes a kitchen with a three-burner gas stove, a convection microwave, a pull-out pantry, and a big refrigerator, while the bathroom has a sink, a shower, and a toilet with a macerator. There’s even smart storage in the wardrobe and under the beds.
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It is to be noted that Airstream’s president and CEO, Bob Wheeler, lives in a prairie-style home inspired by Wright, which makes me think he was practically destined to dream up this partnership. “Collaborations like this bring new ideas to the table and push our design and engineering teams beyond their comfort zone,” he states in a press conference.
As aforementioned, only 200 units of this beauty are being made, each with numbered badging that marks it as a rare treasure. At $184,900, it’s a splurge I can only dream about, but I can’t help imagining how incredible it’d feel to hit the road in one. The Airstream Usonian trailer would be available for purchase through the company’s dealer network.
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