Robie House
Photo by Jeff Shaw |
When was it designed and built? What of some of Wright's trademarks that can be found on the building? |
What is the Robie House?
The Robie House is a Prairie style home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Where is it located?
You can find it on 5757 South Woodlawn Avenue in Chicago, Illinois.
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When was it designed and built?
This famous building was designed in 1908 and completed in 1909. At this time Frank Lloyd Wright's houses were in popular demand, so the Robie Residents were lucky to have him as its architect.
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What of some of Wright's trademarks that can be found on the building?
This building is covered in Roman brick that is overhung so perfectly that in the summer, light can't shine through the windows, but in the winter it can. The room can be cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This shows Wright's passion for the Microclimatic effect.
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