Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Wright Thomas House - Oak Park, IL

Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most influential American architects of all time. Eschewing the traditional boxy and dated European style of architecture prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th century, he created his own unique floor plans based off a concept he called "organic architecture." The idea behind organic architecture was that the house was built in harmony with its surroundings. His most well-known style was that of the "Prairie Houses" - which generally had open floor plans and were made of unfinished materials.

Peter Beachy House - Oak Park, IL

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Available books

• Frank Lloyd Wright The Houses (2005)
• On and by Frank Lloyd Wright: A Primer of Architectural Principles (2005)
• The Frank Lloyd Wright Companion, Revised Edition (2006)
• Light Screens: The Complete Leaded Glass Windows of Frank Lloyd Wright (2001)