Prairie Style Architecture CEA Student. Developed by Frank Lloyd Wright Early 1900s Typically residential structures One to two stories Materials varied:

Prairie Style Architecture

CEA Student

• Developed by Frank Lloyd Wright

• Early 1900s

• Typically residential structures

• One to two stories

• Materials varied:

– Plaster with wood trim

– Horizontal board and batten siding

– Concrete block

• Located across U.S.

Prairie Style Architecture

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Robie House

Darwin D. Martin House in Buffalo, NYArchitect : Frank Lloyd Wright

Characteristics of Prairie Style

Low pitched roofOften hip roof

Central chimney

Wide overhanging eaves

The Prairie Style is dominated by low horizontal lines.

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References

Sommer, R. L. (1997). Frank Lloyd Wright – A gatefold portfolio. Barnes & Noble Books, Inc.

Prairie Styles. (2006). An online museum. Retrieved January 7, 2009, from http://www.prairiestyles.com/