As you drive around the Phoenix area, you'll notice some special scenery. 

t's the environment that makes this city remarkable, from the different varieties of cactuses and the surrounding desert mountains to relics of our history and reflections of the cultures that have thrived here.

One person in particular ensured that the Phoenix area was home to buildings significant and beautiful that reflected the terroir around them. 

That person was Frank Lloyd Wright.

In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we plot out a treasure map of architectural gems by the genius himself and share how his dedication to the desert landscape inspired the work he did here.

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