You’re in the Wright Place!
You’re in the Wright Place!
A driving force of Frank Lloyd Wright was the desire for organic architecture in his designs — indeed, he felt that form would arise out of function rather than vice-versa. Take the time to visit even one of his designs and I think you will understand the meaning of that desire.
This website was created to give fellow Wright enthusiasts an online guide to learning about and visiting the homes and buildings he designed. We have also chosen to include some of the notable designs of FLW apprentices.
FrankLloydWrightSites.com will continue to grow and change as we visit more Sites! I hope you join us on this journey and enjoy your visit to FLWSites!
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May is the ideal time to experience the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Illinois, a charming suburb of Chicago that boasts the highest concentration of Wright-designed homes in the world. Most notably, May is the month of the annual Wright Plus Housewalk, a celebrated event that offers the rare opportunity to tour the interiors of these private residences, showcasing Wright’s groundbreaking Prairie School architecture and the unique ways homeowners have adapted these spaces for modern living. Visitors can immerse themselves in Wright’s innovative designs, characterized by their horizontal lines, natural materials, and seamless integration with the surrounding landscape, while also exploring other architectural gems in this historic neighborhood.
This book by Thomas A. Heinz provides a complete, yet compact guide to all of Wright's buildings including providing brief histories and background details, information on accessibility and viewing, and driving directions and more!
Frank Lloyd Wright, an American architect, designer, writer, and educator, left an undeniable mark on the 20th century. Over a 70-year career, Wright designed more than 1,000 structures, forever changing the landscape of architecture.
His philosophy of organic architecture, emphasizing harmony between humanity and the environment, is evident in iconic buildings like Fallingwater, a masterpiece cantilevered over a waterfall. Wright’s influence extended far beyond his designs. He mentored hundreds of apprentices at his Taliesin Fellowship, ensuring his ideas would inspire generations to come.
Wright’s personal life was as dramatic as his architecture. He was a prolific creator with a tumultuous personal history. Though married three times and father to eight children, his pursuit of love and his artistic vision sometimes led him down unconventional paths. Despite these challenges, Wright’s dedication to his craft remained constant, resulting in a legacy that continues to capture our imagination today.
Architecture and home design have always fascinated me. As a young girl I enjoyed drawing floor plans, rearranging my parent’s furniture and playing with Lincoln Logs and Legos. My passion has always been the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Since I have been old enough to drive a car, I have visited Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the Chicagoland area and attended the Wright Plus house walks. Now, as co-owners of Northern Sky Designs, my husband & I are able to combine our website design skills and FLW travels to bring you this website! Enjoy!
