Frank Lloyd Wright

Visionary architect who pioneered organic architecture and redefined American design.

Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) was an American architect whose philosophy of 'organic architecture' harmonized buildings with their natural surroundings. His iconic works, such as Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum, broke away from European traditions, emphasizing horizontal lines and open spaces.

Wright’s career began under Louis Sullivan, but he soon developed his Prairie Style, characterized by low-pitched roofs and flowing interiors. The Robie House (1910) epitomizes this style, influencing modernist movements worldwide. Despite personal scandals and financial struggles, he produced over 1,000 designs, nearly half of which were built.

His Usonian Homes aimed to provide affordable, beautiful housing for middle-class Americans, using modular construction. Wright also championed sustainable practices, integrating passive solar heating and natural ventilation into projects like the Jacobs House.

Wright’s legacy is immortalized in UNESCO-listed sites and his enduring influence on urban planning. As Architectural Digest noted, 'He didn’t just design buildings; he crafted experiences.' His Taliesin Fellowship continues to train architects in his innovative principles.