Arthur Heurtley House, Prairie School residence in Oak Park, United States
Description
The Arthur Heurtley House is a single-family home designed in the Prairie School style with strong horizontal lines, continuous bands of windows, and large overhanging eaves. The main living spaces occupy the upper floor while service areas remain below.
History
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the house in 1902 as one of the first Prairie School residences. This work became a model that influenced residential architecture across the country for decades.
Culture
The house shows how the home was reimagined as a unified living space that breaks with older room traditions. People living there would experience the home as flowing between interior areas and outdoor spaces.
Practical
This private home is located on a tree-lined residential street and can only be viewed from public sidewalks and streets. Visitors should plan to observe it from a distance while walking past to appreciate the architectural details.
Did you know?
The brick walls feature specially matched mortar lines that emphasize the horizontal design pattern. This subtle detail becomes visible only when examining the facade closely, showing Wright's attention to every element.
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