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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconic Prairie-style Architecture

To pay tribute to the anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birth (June 8, 1867), we showcase a collection of homes inspired by the seminal architect’s iconic Prairie School

The first uniquely American architectural style, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School movement began at his architectural studios and home in Oak Park, Chicago, in 1893. Inspired by the English Arts and Crafts movement from 1880-1910, the Prairie style challenged the status quo of the domestic American architectural landscape, presenting a radical departure from the Classical Revival architecture that predominated Chicago at the turn of the century. Coined in 1901 by the Ladies Home Journal from Wright’s article “A Home in a Prairie Town,” the style takes its name from the vast prairie lands that characterize the American Midwest. The style embodied Frank Lloyd Wright’s “organic architecture” design philosophy—“determining form by way of the nature of materials” and that buildings should be representative of their “place, purpose and time.

Prairie homes were distinguished by design features such as hipped roofs with wide overhanging eaves, expansive porches and balconies, central chimney, cantilevering, and façades of natural stone and wood that integrated with the home’s indigenous natural environment. The interiors were open plan—Wright’s own unique concept—with banks of horizontal windows and stained-glass skylights that flooded the interior with light. The crowning achievements of Wright’s Prairie School are the Ward W. Willits House (1901) in Highland Park, Chicago, and the Frederick C. Robie House (1910) in Hyde Park, Chicago.

From a classic Usonian-style home in Scarsdale, New York, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright disciple Edgar Tafel to a landmark Prairie-style home outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, these unique homes are a testament to the enduring legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School.

Organic Architectural Home
Pound Ridge, New York


New Prairie-Style Estate
Littleton, Colorado
A remarkable blend of modern design and luxury amenities are featured in this exquisite newer construction prairie style home. Thoughtfully designed by Godden Sudik, the horizontal lines of the exterior become one with the natural landscape and reflect the modern tastes of the most discriminating buyer
A remarkable blend of modern design and luxury amenities are featured in this exquisite newer construction prairie style home. Thoughtfully designed by Godden Sudik, the horizontal lines of the exterior become one with the natural landscape and reflect the modern tastes of the most discriminating buyer
Grand Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Estate
Metamora, Michigan
This magnificent 55 acre estate in the Heart of Metamora Hunt Country features a 1994 home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright disciple John Vinci. Light and nature are seamlessly incorporated throughout, augmented by a large screened porch and spacious brick terrace. A 2.5 acre pond is set amongst lawns & native prairie grasses.
This magnificent 55 acre estate in the Heart of Metamora Hunt Country features a 1994 home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright disciple John Vinci. Light and nature are seamlessly incorporated throughout, augmented by a large screened porch and spacious brick terrace. A 2.5 acre pond is set amongst lawns & native prairie grasses.

Estate with Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Villas
Lugano, SwitzerlandDesigned in 1959-1962 by architect L. Chiesa, formerly of Frank Lloyd Wright Studios, these two striking modern villas span two levels with approximately 250 square meters (2,690 square feet) of elegant living spaces.
Ohana
Longboat Key, Florida
Envisioned by the owner & brought to life by acclaimed Architect Guy Peterson & Master Builder Michael Walker, Ohana is truly a rare private retreat composed of an enclave of organic structures extending to meet the Gulf with a hardened seawall, preserving privacy while ensuring shore protection.
Envisioned by the owner & brought to life by acclaimed Architect Guy Peterson & Master Builder Michael Walker, Ohana is truly a rare private retreat composed of an enclave of organic structures extending to meet the Gulf with a hardened seawall, preserving privacy while ensuring shore protection.
Mid-Century Modern Estate
Scarsdale, New York
This rare mint condition mid-century modern home, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright disciple, Edgar Tafel in the classic Usonian style, was meticulously restored in 1997 with the help of a preservation architect, Linda Yowell.
This rare mint condition mid-century modern home, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright disciple, Edgar Tafel in the classic Usonian style, was meticulously restored in 1997 with the help of a preservation architect, Linda Yowell.
Mid Century Modern Ranch
Phoenix, Arizona
Updated and restored in 2010 by Greg Hunt, this 1955 mid-century modern ranch by celebrated architect Paul Christian Yaeger is a richly detailed example of classic Yeager and displays the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Updated and restored in 2010 by Greg Hunt, this 1955 mid-century modern ranch by celebrated architect Paul Christian Yaeger is a richly detailed example of classic Yeager and displays the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Prairie School Architecture Home
Beverly Hills, California
Located on a private road in Beverly Hills Post Office, this Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Prairie School architecture home is nestled in the canyons across a fresh water stream.
Located on a private road in Beverly Hills Post Office, this Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Prairie School architecture home is nestled in the canyons across a fresh water stream.
Landmark Prairie-Style House
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Cona is an iconic and purposeful landmark house designed by famed Chicago Architect Arthur Heun. Nestled amid 120 picturesque acres, this Prairie-style residence is perched high above the Yellow Breaches and is embellished with character featuring a lyrical staircase, a gracious gallery, charming window seating, and separate carriage house.
Cona is an iconic and purposeful landmark house designed by famed Chicago Architect Arthur Heun. Nestled amid 120 picturesque acres, this Prairie-style residence is perched high above the Yellow Breaches and is embellished with character featuring a lyrical staircase, a gracious gallery, charming window seating, and separate carriage house.