The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, UNESCO World Heritage architectural ensemble in Pennsylvania and other states, US
This UNESCO site is a collection of eight buildings that shows Wright's development in how to connect structures to their surroundings through long horizontal lines and natural materials. The houses, museums, and office buildings are located in different places across the US, and together they demonstrate a new way of building that spans from his early work to his final years.
Wright shaped more than a thousand buildings between 1893 and 1959, with these eight sites embodying the peaks of his work. They show how his thinking changed over decades and how he fundamentally reinvented American architecture.
The buildings show Wright's belief that architecture should thoughtfully design every space, from furniture to windows and door handles. Visitors notice this attention to detail throughout the interiors, where nothing was left to chance.
The buildings are spread across different states, with Fallingwater in Pennsylvania serving as a good starting point to explore the collection. Plan for multiple visits since the sites are not all close together, but traveling between them is rewarded by each unique structure.
The Frederick C. Robie House embodies the Prairie School style with its low-pitched roofs and central chimneys, which were typical of Wright's transformation. These design features became a blueprint for more modern homes across the nation.
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