Robie House, Prairie style residential landmark in Hyde Park, Chicago, United States
The Robie House extends horizontally with two rectangular sections connected by cantilevered roofs and features extensive art glass windows throughout its structure.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed this residence between 1908 and 1909 for Frederick Robie, who lived in the house for only fourteen months due to financial difficulties.
This residential structure represents the complete expression of Prairie School architecture and influenced the development of modern American residential design principles.
The house conducts guided interior tours from Thursday through Monday between 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM, with advance ticket purchases required for all visitors.
The twenty-foot cantilevered roof creates extended horizontal lines while providing shade to the art glass windows and establishing connections between interior and exterior spaces.
Location: Chicago
Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright
Architectural style: Prairie School architecture
Part of: The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
Address: 5757 South Woodlawn Avenue 60637
GPS coordinates: 41.78983,-87.59592
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:46
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