Frank Lloyd Wright had a prolific career spanning 70 years, during which he used his home as a laboratory for experimenting with innovative architectural designs based on his philosophy on architecture. In 1898, a studio was added to this house oozing inspiration for architects who worked with him. In Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Chicago, the Prairie style of architecture was developed by him with the help of his associates.
While working in Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Chicago, 125 architectural structures were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. These included the world famous buildings of America like
- Larkin Building
- Robie House
- Unity Temple
He had 6 children with Catherine Tobin, his first wife. All his children were raised in this house. Frank Lloyd Wright tested his architectural ideas by designing the houses of clients in his neighboring area. From his Oak Park studio in Chicago, he sparked a revolution in the world of architecture.
The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust restored his home and studio to the way it was in 1909. It was a meticulous and intensive effort on the part of the trust. It took more than 13 years and an expenditure of $3 million to restore and renovate Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Chicago. The restoration of the home and studio involved:
- 30 architects and design professionals
- 350 building industry personnel
- 80 contractors, major suppliers and craftsmen
- 50 staff members
- 100 board members who gave support to the project
- Donations and contributions of over 300,000 visitors, donors and members, since 1974
- More than 1,000 volunteers
The project for restoring the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Chicago was awarded a prestigious National Honor Award by the American Institute of Architects, in 1987. Frank Lloyd Wright was not just an architect with a vision. He successfully interpreted his world in an original way.
So, when you are visiting Chicago, make sure that the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio is in your itinerary.
Contact for Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio:
951 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
Telephone: (708) 848-1976
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