History of Interior Design 2: Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright was the first major modern architect and also known for developing "American" architecture. Not only was he an architect, but also a designer, writer and educator. Many of his first homes were Queen Ann style but he is mostly known for his prairie style of architecture and design. This design consisted of a hipped roof, a strong horizontal profile, and an integration of the exterior with its surroundings. The interior of many prairie styled homes included a center fireplace, built in furniture, stained glass windows, unique light fixtures, and overall the design focused on family. Throughout his career he designed over 1,000 structures. He worked with Adler and Sullivan and created his own practice designing both residentially and commercially. Some of his famous works include the Winslow House, Prairie House Form, Robie House, Unity Temple, The Rookery, and the Johnson Wax Building. Some other homes I found interesting designed by Wright are the Coonley House, the Edward and Florence Irving House, and the Taliesin West. I recently visited the Edward and Florence Irving House and these are a few of my photos...