Oscar B. Balch House, Prairie School private residence in Oak Park, United States.
The Oscar B. Balch House displays horizontal design elements with low-pitched rooflines, wide eaves, and art glass windows across its brick exterior.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed this residence in 1911 as his first commission after returning from Europe, marking a significant point in his architectural career.
The residence stands as a contributing property to the Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture Historic District, representing early 20th-century American residential design.
The five-bedroom residence spans 4,400 square feet, featuring an open floor plan with a central brick fireplace and multiple balconies on the second floor.
The house underwent renovations in 2021 aimed at achieving net-zero carbon emissions while maintaining its original architectural characteristics.
Location: Oak Park
Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright
Architectural style: Prairie School architecture
Part of: Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture Historic District
GPS coordinates: 41.89639,-87.79806
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:46
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