F L WRIGHT

HOA PRESENTATION

NAME : ADWAITH KRISHNAN

ROLL NO : 03
SEMESTER : 04
Introduction
Frank Lloyd Wright was an American
architect, designer, writer, and
educator.

He is considered one of the most

important architects of the 20th
century.

Wright designed more than 1,000

structures over a creative period of
70 years.

His work is characterized by its

organic architecture, which
emphasizes harmony between
buildings and their natural
surroundings.
Some of Wright's most famous
buildings include Fallingwater, the
Guggenheim Museum, and Robie
House.
Falling water
Mill Run, Pennsylvania
Fallingwater is a house designed
by Frank Lloyd Wright and built
between 1936 and 1939.
It is located in Bear Run,
Pennsylvania, and is cantilevered
over a waterfall.
The house is made of concrete,
glass, and local stone.
It has a strong horizontal
emphasis and
features many open spaces.
The interior is decorated with
natural materials and furniture
designed by Wright.
Here are some of the specific
architectural features of Fallingwater:
• Cantilevered terraces: The terraces
extend out from the house,
creating a sense of lightness and
airiness.
• Corner windows: The windows are
placed in the corners of the house,
creating a seamless transition
between the interior and exterior
spaces.
• Stone fireplace: The fireplace is
made of local stone and is the focal
point of the living room.
• Low ceilings: The ceilings are
relatively low, which creates a
sense of intimacy and connection
to the natural world.
• Natural materials: The house is
made of natural materials, such as
concrete, glass, and stone, which
blend in with the surrounding
environment.
Robie House
Chicago, Illinois
The Robie House is a Prairie
style house designed by Frank
Lloyd Wright and built in
Chicago, Illinois between 1909
and 1910.
It is considered one of the finest
examples of Prairie style
architecture.
The house is characterized by its
long, low lines, open floor plans,
and use of natural materials.
Some of its architectural features
include:
• Horizontal lines
• Open floor plans
• Use of natural materials such as
brick, wood, and glass
• Integration with nature
• Emphasis on function
• Cantilevered rooflines
• Bands of windows
• Art glass windows
• Disappearing entryway
• Terraces and gardens
Guggenheim Museum
New York City
The Solomon R. Guggenheim
Museum is a museum of modern
and contemporary art located in
New York City.
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Guggenheim Museum New York
It was designed by Frank Lloyd
Wright and opened in 1959.
The museum is known for its
spiral ramp, which winds its way
up the interior of the building,
providing a continuous viewing
path for the exhibits.
Some of the architectural features of the
Guggenheim Museum include:
• Spiral ramp
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• Guggenheim Museum spiral ramp
• Curved walls
• Natural light
• Exposed concrete
• Glass windows
• Open floor plan
• Large spaces
• Monumentality
• Minimalism
Jacob's House
Madison, Wisconsin
The Jacobs House is a Usonian
style house designed by Frank
Lloyd Wright and built in
Madison, Wisconsin in 1937. It is
considered one of the most
important examples of Usonian
architecture.
• Simple, geometric forms: The house is made up
of simple, geometric forms, such as squares and
rectangles.
• Use of local materials: The house is made of local
materials, such as concrete, brick, and wood.
• Open floor plan: The floor plan is open and free-
flowing, with few interior walls.
• Integration with nature: The house is integrated
with nature, with large windows that bring in
natural light and views of the surrounding
landscape.
• Cantilevered roof: The roof is cantilevered,
creating a sense of lightness and airiness.
• Overhanging eaves: The eaves overhang the
walls, providing shade and shelter from the sun
and rain.
• Terraces: The house has terraces on both the
front and back, providing outdoor spaces for
dining, relaxing, and enjoying the natural
surroundings.
• Usonian details: The house features many
Usonian details, such as built-in furniture and
appliances, and a carport that doubles as a
guesthouse.