Unity Temple, Modern religious structure in Oak Park, US
The Unity Temple features geometric designs based on cubes with two distinct spaces connected by an entrance lobby, displaying innovative concrete construction methods.
After a lightning strike destroyed the original wooden church in 1905, Frank Lloyd Wright designed this concrete structure with a budget of 45,000 dollars.
The sanctuary arrangement places congregants within 40 feet of the pulpit on three levels, creating an environment where all participants can see each other.
Natural light enters through clerestories and stained glass skylights while the elevated windows minimize street noise during religious services.
The building represents the first monumental structure made entirely of poured reinforced concrete, setting new standards for religious architecture.
Location: Oak Park
Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright
Architectural style: modern architecture
Part of: The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
Address: 875 Lake Street 60301
Phone: +17088486225
Website: https://unitytemple.org
GPS coordinates: 41.88833,-87.79667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:24
Frank Lloyd Wright developed one of the most influential architectural styles of the 20th century over seven decades of practice. His buildings connect interior spaces with surrounding landscapes through horizontal lines, natural materials, and open floor plans. From the Prairie Houses of the Midwest to the post-war Usonian homes, Wright created designs that transformed American residential architecture. His major works include Fallingwater, built over a waterfall in Pennsylvania, the Guggenheim Museum in New York with its spiral ramp, and the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, which survived the great 1923 earthquake. The Robie House in Chicago demonstrates his Prairie School principles, while Taliesin West in Arizona served as his winter home and architecture school. His structures are located across the United States, Japan, and Europe, demonstrating his vision of organic architecture that works in harmony with nature.
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