The Wolfsonian–FIU celebrates ‘The Grand Hotels of Schultze & Weaver’ installation and ‘Unrealized Architecture’ exhibition

The Wolfsonian–FIU is celebrating architecture this summer by showcasing a selection of architectural materials from its holdings.

Throughout the summer, visitors to the museum may enjoy — in addition to its ongoing exhibitions — “The Grand Hotels of Schultze & Weaver,” a new installation that is part of the permanent exhibition, “Art and Design in the Modern Age.”

“The Grand Hotels of Schultze & Weaver” features renderings, floor plans, drawings and photographs of many of the firm’s luxurious hotels designed from 1921-1931 in South Florida and New York. Items in the installation are drawn from the Wolfsonian’s extensive archive of drawings and other items produced by the renowned architecture firm, designer of landmark hotels including the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, the Breakers in Palm Beach and the Miami Biltmore in Coral Gables.

The exhibition, “Unrealized Architecture,” on view in the museum’s rare book and special collections library vestibule, explores the impact that unbuilt architectural projects have had on society and on other architects. Works on view include designs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, Frank Lloyd Wright, Hugh Ferriss, Vladimir Evgrafovich Tatlin and many others.