Frederick C. Robie House
Wright's Interior Design
Wright blurred the line between interior and exterior spaces by using groups of art glass windows as “light screens.” (Photo by Carol M. Highsmith) Learn More
Robie House, a National Trust Historic Site
The Robie House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture. (Photo by Carol Highsmith) Learn More
Quintessential Prairie Style
Its sweeping horizontal lines, dramatic overhangs and open floor plan make it a quintessential Prairie style house. (Photo by Chris Barrett & Hedrich Blessing) Learn More
The culmination of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prarie style, the Robie House (1910) is one of the cornerstones of modern architecture. It was built for a successful young businessman, Frederick C. Robie, and today it is a National Historic Landmark. This remarkable house features dramatic cantilevers, continuous limestone sills, and 174 art glass panels. Every inch of the house bears Wright's unique signature, from its sweeping horizontal planes to its furnishings.
The Frederick C. Robie House is owned by the University of Chicago and operated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust.
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