The Architecture of Rush Creek Village

This video offers look at Rush Creek Village in Worthington, Ohio. Two of the Village's founders, Martha Wakefield and Theodore van Fossen, talk about the beginning of Rush Creek Village and the philosophy behind it.

Rush Creek Village is the largest community in the United States to embrace organic architecture, based on the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright. Construction of the community began in 1954 with the home of Martha and Richard Wakefield, and eventually grew to 51 homes. The neighborhood, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, has been featured in "House Beautiful," "Architectural Digest," "The Columbus Dispatch" and "The New York Times."

In 1997, Martha Wakefield was the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Institute of Architects. She was also responsible for the founding and development of Highbanks Metro Park, located north of Worthington.