Frank Lloyd Wright - Revision history

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	* Modernist architecture.		* Modernist architecture.
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	* Prairie School style.		* Prairie School style.
	* Shingle style architecture.		* Shingle style architecture.

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	Wright's last design, New York’s Guggenheim Museum, was both loved and hated by critics.		Wright's last design, New York’s Guggenheim Museum, was both loved and hated by critics.
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	Wright's last design, New York’s Guggenheim Museum, was both loved and hated by critics.		Wright's last design, New York’s Guggenheim Museum, was both loved and hated by critics.
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	* Prairie School style.		* Prairie School style.
	* Shingle style architecture.		* Shingle style architecture.
		+	* Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
	* Zaha Hadid.		* Zaha Hadid.

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	* Modernist architecture.		* Modernist architecture.
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	* Zaha Hadid.		* Zaha Hadid.

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	One of the best examples of Frank Wright’s Prairie style house is the Robie House, said to be influenced by America’s Mid-West, with its flat grasslands and wide open spaces. It was designed for Frederick C. Robie, who said he wanted to be able to see out, without his neighbours being able to see in.		One of the best examples of Frank Wright’s Prairie style house is the Robie House, said to be influenced by America’s Mid-West, with its flat grasslands and wide open spaces. It was designed for Frederick C. Robie, who said he wanted to be able to see out, without his neighbours being able to see in.
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		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
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		+	* Architect.
		+	* Buckminster Fuller.
		+	* Fallingwater.
		+	* Frank Gehry.
		+	* Modernist architecture.
		+	* Prairie School style.
		+	* Zaha Hadid.

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	One of the best examples of Frank Wright’s Prairie style house is the Robie House, said to be influenced by America’s Mid-West, with its flat grasslands and wide open spaces. It was designed for Frederick C. Robie, who said he wanted to be able to see out, without his neighbours being able to see in.		One of the best examples of Frank Wright’s Prairie style house is the Robie House, said to be influenced by America’s Mid-West, with its flat grasslands and wide open spaces. It was designed for Frederick C. Robie, who said he wanted to be able to see out, without his neighbours being able to see in.
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	He also designed a floating balcony and this together with the overhangs are the only parts of the house to have the structural support of steel beams. Its horizontal brick and limestone exterior and the use of overhanging eaves gives the building tranquillity and simplicity, in a very modern setting that harmonises perfectly with the outdoors.		He also designed a floating balcony and this together with the overhangs are the only parts of the house to have the structural support of steel beams. Its horizontal brick and limestone exterior and the use of overhanging eaves gives the building tranquillity and simplicity, in a very modern setting that harmonises perfectly with the outdoors.

−	= ~~Falling Water~~ =	+	= Fallingwater =

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	He created the building with stairs leading down to a small deck where occupants could stand in the middle of the stream.		He created the building with stairs leading down to a small deck where occupants could stand in the middle of the stream.

−	~~Falling water~~ is now one of the most famous houses in America and thousands of tourists visit every year. However, it has been beset with problems, mainly due to the fact that the cantilevered beams did not have sufficient reinforcing, and cables are to be installed beneath the concrete beams which will be tightened to straighten them and stop any sagging.	+	Fallingwater is now one of the most famous houses in America and thousands of tourists visit every year. However, it has been beset with problems, mainly due to the fact that the cantilevered beams did not have sufficient reinforcing, and cables are to be installed beneath the concrete beams which will be tightened to straighten them and stop any sagging.
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		+	For more information, see Fallingwater.

	= The Guggenheim =		= The Guggenheim =

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	Wright gave Robie what he wanted by building a large cantilever over the porch, which stretched out away from the building’s structure. He brought light into the house with the use of hundreds of pieces of coloured and clear glass, held in place by metal joints. This gave Robie the privacy he wanted.		Wright gave Robie what he wanted by building a large cantilever over the porch, which stretched out away from the building’s structure. He brought light into the house with the use of hundreds of pieces of coloured and clear glass, held in place by metal joints. This gave Robie the privacy he wanted.

−	He also designed a floating balcony and this together with the overhangs are the only parts of the house to have the structural support of steel beams. ~~It’s~~ horizontal brick and limestone exterior and the use of overhanging eaves gives the building tranquillity and simplicity, in a very modern setting that harmonises perfectly with the outdoors.	+	He also designed a floating balcony and this together with the overhangs are the only parts of the house to have the structural support of steel beams. Its horizontal brick and limestone exterior and the use of overhanging eaves gives the building tranquillity and simplicity, in a very modern setting that harmonises perfectly with the outdoors.

	= Falling Water =		= Falling Water =

−	[[File:Fallingwater-~~378309 640~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Fallingwater-378309_640.jpg\|link=File:Fallingwater-378309_640.jpg]]

	The architect was in his 60s when he was asked to design a home on a piece of land in the countryside of Pittsburgh. One of the features of the land was a waterfall and Edgar J. Kaufman, who owned the land asked Frank to design a holiday home for him and his wife, overlooking this waterfall.		The architect was in his 60s when he was asked to design a home on a piece of land in the countryside of Pittsburgh. One of the features of the land was a waterfall and Edgar J. Kaufman, who owned the land asked Frank to design a holiday home for him and his wife, overlooking this waterfall.
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	Wright's last design, New York’s Guggenheim Museum, was both loved and hated by critics.		Wright's last design, New York’s Guggenheim Museum, was both loved and hated by critics.

−	It was built using 7,000 tons of concrete and 700 tons of structural steel. The concrete was applied as a spray, rather than being poured and Wright insisted ~~it’s~~ outside walls were “smoothed to a sand-finished surface.”	+	It was built using 7,000 tons of concrete and 700 tons of structural steel. The concrete was applied as a spray, rather than being poured and Wright insisted its outside walls were “smoothed to a sand-finished surface.”

	The building itself is a pyramid type curved design finished off with a glass dome. It rises to six storeys and visitors walk a continuous ramp overlooking an open atrium.		The building itself is a pyramid type curved design finished off with a glass dome. It rises to six storeys and visitors walk a continuous ramp overlooking an open atrium.

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	The architect was in his 60s when he was asked to design a home on a piece of land in the countryside of Pittsburgh. One of the features of the land was a waterfall and Edgar J. Kaufman, who owned the land asked Frank to design a holiday home for him and his wife, overlooking this waterfall.		The architect was in his 60s when he was asked to design a home on a piece of land in the countryside of Pittsburgh. One of the features of the land was a waterfall and Edgar J. Kaufman, who owned the land asked Frank to design a holiday home for him and his wife, overlooking this waterfall.

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	= Early life and career =		= Early life and career =

−	Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most influential architects of his time. He modernised American architecture ~~and brought to America~~ a unique style, far different from the housing which could be seen in Europe in the 20th century.	+	Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most influential architects of his time. He modernised American architecture created a unique style, far different from the housing which could be seen in Europe in the 20th century.

	He was born in 1867 in Wisconsin and from an early age developed a great love for the outdoors and nature, which is reflected in his work.		He was born in 1867 in Wisconsin and from an early age developed a great love for the outdoors and nature, which is reflected in his work.

−	He originally studied civil engineering, but he desperately wanted to become an architect, so he left university and began an apprenticeship with a local firm.	+	He originally studied civil engineering, but he desperately wanted to become an architect, so he left university and began an apprenticeship with a local firm. His talent was soon recognised and before long he was designing buildings whilst working for Chicago architects, Adler and Sullivan. Louis Sullivan, who designed one of the world’s first skyscrapers, the Wainwright Building, had visions of modern design in an American style and this greatly influenced Frank Lloyd Wright.

−	~~His talent was soon recognised and before long~~ he ~~was designing~~ buildings ~~whilst working for Chicago architects~~, ~~Adler and Sullivan~~. ~~Louis Sullivan who designed~~ one of the ~~world’s first skyscrapers~~, the ~~Wainwright Building had visions of modern design in an American style and this greatly influenced Frank Lloyd Wright~~.	+	Wright opened his own office in 1893, saying he wanted his buildings to become part of the environment, so they looked as if they should be there, not as if they had been put there. He said “The good building is not one that hurts the landscape, but one which makes the landscape more beautiful than it was before the building was built.”

−	Frank opened up his own office in 1893 and he said he wanted his buildings to become part of the environment, so they looked as if they should be there, not as if they had been put there. He said “The good building is not one that hurts the landscape, but one which makes the landscape more beautiful than it was before the building was built.”	+	It is said he spent a long time studying landscape before he came up with designs, so that he could get to know how nature could integrate with the building.
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−	It is said he spent a long time studying ~~the~~ landscape before he came up with ~~a design~~, so that he could get to know how nature could integrate with the building ~~he was designing~~.	+

	He eventually developed what is known as his prairie style. These were homes built to a modern design with plenty of windows to let in natural light. They had overhanging eaves and pitched roofs. The interiors were open plan and often had a central chimney. He used glass or different levels to partition living spaces.		He eventually developed what is known as his prairie style. These were homes built to a modern design with plenty of windows to let in natural light. They had overhanging eaves and pitched roofs. The interiors were open plan and often had a central chimney. He used glass or different levels to partition living spaces.
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−	One of the best examples of Frank Wright’s Prairie style house is the Robie House~~. The influence was~~ said to be America’s Mid-West with its flat grasslands and wide open spaces. It was designed for Frederick C. Robie, who ~~specifically stated~~ he wanted to be able to see out, without his neighbours being able to see in.	+	One of the best examples of Frank Wright’s Prairie style house is the Robie House, said to be influenced by America’s Mid-West, with its flat grasslands and wide open spaces. It was designed for Frederick C. Robie, who said he wanted to be able to see out, without his neighbours being able to see in.

−	~~Frank~~ Wright gave Robie what he wanted by building a large cantilever over the porch, which stretched out away from the building’s structure. He brought light into the house with the use of hundreds of pieces of coloured and clear glass, held in place by metal joints. This gave Robie the privacy he wanted.	+	Wright gave Robie what he wanted by building a large cantilever over the porch, which stretched out away from the building’s structure. He brought light into the house with the use of hundreds of pieces of coloured and clear glass, held in place by metal joints. This gave Robie the privacy he wanted.

−	He also designed a floating balcony and this together with the overhangs are the only parts of the house to have the structural support of steel beams. It’s horizontal brick and limestone exterior and the use of overhanging eaves ~~give~~ the building tranquillity and simplicity, in a very modern setting that harmonises perfectly with the outdoors.	+	He also designed a floating balcony and this together with the overhangs are the only parts of the house to have the structural support of steel beams. It’s horizontal brick and limestone exterior and the use of overhanging eaves gives the building tranquillity and simplicity, in a very modern setting that harmonises perfectly with the outdoors.

	= Falling Water =		= Falling Water =

−	~~Another of Frank Wright’s famous designs is Falling Water.~~ The architect was in his 60s when he was asked to design a home on a piece of land in the countryside of Pittsburgh. One of the features of the land was a waterfall and Edgar J. Kaufman, who owned the land ~~and had~~ asked Frank to design a holiday home for him and his wife, overlooking this waterfall.	+	The architect was in his 60s when he was asked to design a home on a piece of land in the countryside of Pittsburgh. One of the features of the land was a waterfall and Edgar J. Kaufman, who owned the land asked Frank to design a holiday home for him and his wife, overlooking this waterfall.

−	~~Frank~~ decided ~~otherwise and designed~~ the house on top of the waterfall, so that it cascaded underneath it. It was built using reinforced steel and stone and was at the time, a feat of engineering~~. Frank Wright used~~ cantilevered terraces and upside down T shaped beams.	+	Wright decided instead to design the house on top of the waterfall, so that it cascaded underneath. It was built using reinforced steel and stone and was at the time, a major feat of engineering involving cantilevered terraces and upside down T-shaped beams.

−	He created the building with stairs leading down to a small deck where ~~you~~ could ~~actually~~ stand in the middle of the stream. It’s now one of the most famous houses in America and thousands of tourists visit the area every year. It really does show how Frank Lloyd Wright was able to design buildings that blended in beautifully with nature.	+	He created the building with stairs leading down to a small deck where occupants could stand in the middle of the stream.

−	~~Unfortunately~~ Falling ~~Waters~~ has been beset with problems ~~over the years~~, mainly due to the fact that ~~his~~ cantilevered beams ~~weren’t reinforced enough~~ and cables are to be installed beneath the concrete beams which will be tightened to straighten them and stop any sagging~~. Extra steel was used at the time of the building’s construction, but obviously not enough~~.	+	Falling water is now one of the most famous houses in America and thousands of tourists visit every year. However, it has been beset with problems, mainly due to the fact that the cantilevered beams did not have sufficient reinforcing, and cables are to be installed beneath the concrete beams which will be tightened to straighten them and stop any sagging.

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−	~~Falling Water wasn’t Frank’s retirement project, he carried on working and his~~ last design was both loved and hated by critics ~~throughout America. The building was New York’s Guggenheim Museum~~.	+	Wright's last design, New York’s Guggenheim Museum, was both loved and hated by critics.

−	It was built using 7,000 tons of concrete and 700 tons of structural steel. The concrete was applied as a spray, rather than being poured and ~~Frank~~ insisted ~~that the building’s~~ outside walls were “smoothed to a sand-finished surface.”	+	It was built using 7,000 tons of concrete and 700 tons of structural steel. The concrete was applied as a spray, rather than being poured and Wright insisted it’s outside walls were “smoothed to a sand-finished surface.”

	The building itself is a pyramid type curved design finished off with a glass dome. It rises to six storeys and visitors walk a continuous ramp overlooking an open atrium.		The building itself is a pyramid type curved design finished off with a glass dome. It rises to six storeys and visitors walk a continuous ramp overlooking an open atrium.

−	Unfortunately, neither Guggenheim or ~~Frank Lloyd~~ Wright lived to see what is now one of the world’s most famous buildings, which today looks just as modern as it did when it opened in 1959.	+	Unfortunately, neither Guggenheim or Wright lived to see what is now one of the world’s most famous buildings, which today looks just as modern as it did when it opened in 1959.

−	--[[User:~~Stuart Harris~~\|Stuart Harris]] 18:47, 11 Aug 2016 (BST)	+	--[[User:Stuart_Harris\|Stuart Harris]] 18:47, 11 Aug 2016 (BST)

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