The Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio in the Arizona desert, known as Taliesin West, was closed temporarily following the death of a visitor who was struck by a piece of the roof during strong winds. Rogério Renato Mateucci, 55, a Brazilian national, died instantly after being hit in the head on Friday, according to Scottsdale Police. The incident occurred near Scottsdale, east of Phoenix, where wind gusts of up to 38 miles per hour were reported by the National Weather Service at the nearby airport.

Taliesin West, constructed in 1937, served as the renowned architect’s winter residence and an architectural studio for his students. The site, which features distinctive low-slung roofs and rock walls designed to integrate with the desert landscape, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It attracts up to 100,000 visitors annually, according to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, which manages the property.

The foundation announced the closure of the property until further notice following the fatal accident. A spokesperson for the foundation did not provide information regarding when public tours might resume.

Mateucci was a senior administrator at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Curitiba, Brazil. The university described him as its rector and noted his role as a lay member of the Catholic order of Marist priests and brothers.