S.C. Johnson Wax Complex

Frank Lloyd Wright was almost 60 when he was approached by Herbert Johnson, the president of S.C. Johnson & Sons, to build a new headquarters for the company in Racine, Wisconsin.

The building features Wright's interpretation of the modern streamline style of the 1930s. Unlike his earlier Prairie School structures, the building features many sweeping curved forms. This began Wright's transition to a more curvilinear style, as exemplified by his design of the NYC Guggenheim Museum in the 1950s.

The Administration Building was built between 1936-1939 and the Research Tower between 1944-1950. The completed complex helped promote S.C. Johnson internationally as a forward-thinking company, and symbolized the quality of their products and philosophy. The complex was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

This model captures the original design down to the details. The horizontal main building is constructed of a mix of light and dark woods, highlighting the interplay between the unique brick and stone shapes. The iconic glass exterior of the Research Tower is faithfully rendered with molded acrylic pieces. It even includes the world globe in front of the building.

Each kit comes complete with all required parts. All you’ll need to provide is a good quality glue, a knife to remove individual parts from their sheets, and a flat work surface to construct the model. Select the Model Kit + Acrylic Display Case for a stunning display that protects your model, or choose the Finished Model + Acrylic Display Case if you'd rather not build it yourself.

To assemble this scale model, you will need a flat work surface that is at least 18" by 18"; white glue, brands like Elmers or Titebond Premium work well; and a knife to separate wood parts from the sheets.