Collection: Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was an American architect born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He moved to Iowa in 1869 with his family, later residing in Rhode Island and Massachusetts before returning to Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison from 1885 to 1886, studying engineering.

Wright trained in Chicago with Joseph Lyman Silsbee and then with Louis Sullivan, opening his own practice in Chicago in 1893. He established a studio in Oak Park, Illinois in 1898, pioneering the Prairie School movement and developing the Usonian home concept.

Wright's philosophy, which he termed organic architecture, emphasized designing structures in harmony with humanity and the environment. This approach is exemplified by Fallingwater (1935), a residence often cited as a significant work of American architecture. He designed over 1,000 structures, completing 532, including diverse building types such as banks, churches, schools, skyscrapers, hotels, and museums. Wright frequently designed interior elements for these buildings, such as the "Tree of Life" Window (1904) for the Darwin D. Martin House.

Wright played a key role in 20th-century architectural movements, influencing architects worldwide through his works. His Prairie Style shaped architecture and suburban planning in the United States. In 2019, a selection of his 20th-century architecture was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.