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Frank Lloyd Wright's 10 Remarkable Works

Frank Lloyd Wright's 10 Remarkable Works

Marking Frank Lloyd Wright’s Birthday with a Look at His Living Legacy!

Yagmur Baydır
June 08, 2025

✨ Editor’s Pick ✨

10 Remarkable Works of Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) stands as one of the most influential American architects of the 20th century, widely recognized as a pioneering force in modern architecture. Named "the greatest American architect of all time" by the American Institute of Architects in 1991, Wright designed over 500 architectural works that continue to inspire generations. Despite having no formal architectural education, his early experiences—working for the Dean of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin and later at Adler & Sullivan under the mentorship of Louis Sullivan, shaped his belief that "form follows function." This principle, combined with his deep appreciation for art and craft, led him to develop a distinct design philosophy rooted in simplicity, purpose, and innovation.

Wright's work emphasized a deep harmony between human habitation and the natural environment, a vision he termed "Organic Architecture." Influenced by Eastern architecture, particularly the simplicity and adaptability of Japanese homes, Wright rejected ornamentation in favor of geometric clarity and fluid transitions between interior and exterior spaces. His signature "Prairie Style" captured the expansive spirit of the American Midwest through low-slung forms, horizontal lines, and open interior plans. With buildings that feel like extensions of their landscapes, Wright redefined architecture as an emotional and ecological experience, an approach that continues to shape sustainable design thinking today.

Here are 10 remarkable works by Frank Lloyd Wright:

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1. Unity Temple

The Facade of Unity Temple © Tom Rossiter

2. Frederic C. Robie House

Brick Facade of Frederic C. Robie House © Mitchell Rocheleau

3. Talisein House

Taliesin House, Frank Lloyd Wright’s House, Studio and Architecture School

4. Hollyhock House

The Facade of Hollyhock House © Paul Huh

5. Fallingwater House

Fallingwater House © Alex Byers

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6. Herbert and Katherine Jacobs First House (Jacobs I House)

7. Johnson Wax Headquarters

8. Harold C. Price Sr. Tower

The Facade of Harold C. Price Sr. Tower via Elevator Scene Studio

9. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

10. Marin County Civic Center

The Marin County Civic Centre’s Bright Blue Roof

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