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Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was an American architect, interior designer, writer, and educator. His creative period spanned more than 70 years, during which time he designed more than 1,000 structures, of which 532 were completed. Wright believed in designing structures that were in harmony with humanity and their environment, a philosophy he called organic architecture.
“The mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own, we have no soul of our own civilization.” – Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple (1905-1908) challenged the conventions of sacred architecture. Designed for the Unitarian Universalist congregation in Oak Park, Illinois, Unity Temple replaced the traditional church typology with…
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The Palmer House, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950 and completed in 1952. This Usonian-style home embodies Wright’s philosophy of creating structures that…
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Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Chicago and its surrounding areas. Known for his…
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The Johnson Wax Headquarters, also known as the Johnson Wax Administration Building, is the world headquarters and administrative building of S. C. Johnson & Son, located in Racine, Wisconsin. Designed…
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The Wayfarers Chapel, located in Palos Verdes, California, is an architectural masterpiece designed by Lloyd Wright, the son of the renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Constructed in 1951, the…
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In the tranquil community of Galesburg Country Homes—better known as “The Acres”—lies The Samuel & Dorothy Eppstein House. Completed in 1953 and meticulously restored between 2016 and 2021, this quintessential…
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Completed in 1951, the Eric & Pat Pratt House is a shining example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural creativity. Located in the esteemed Galesburg Country Homes community—also affectionately called “The…
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, one of the most revered architects in the history of the United States, articulates an inextricable blend of ingenuity, form, and functionality. His structures transcend beyond…
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Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned by oil heiress Louise Aline Barnsdall to design the Hollyhock House as part of the avant-garde theatre and cultural complex called Olive Hill. The complex…
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If you aren’t familiar with the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright, it’s time to find out more about the man that left a lasting impression on the world…
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The Frederick C. Robie House is a renowned architectural masterpiece and a U.S. National Historic Landmark located on the campus of the University of Chicago, Illinois. Designed by the renowned…
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Completed in 1938, Fallingwater, designed by the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is a timeless masterpiece of organic architecture. Commissioned by the Kaufmann family in 1935 as a summer retreat,…
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Taliesin West, a masterpiece designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, served as his winter residence and educational facility in the heart of the Arizona desert from 1937 until…
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In 1949, the Southwest Christian Seminary in Phoenix commissioned the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who was 82 years old at the time, to design a classical university encompassing various…
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