Frank Lloyd Wright’s was considered the most influential architect of his time. Wrights designed about 1,000 structures, about 400 of which were built.Wright described his “organic architecture” as one that “proceeds,persists, creates, according tot he nature of man and his circumstances as they both change.” Wright’s ideas were well ahead of his time and he had to fight for acceptance for every new design.
Mr. and Mrs. Wright and their six children lived in Oak Park, just west of the City of Chicago, for twenty years. His home and studio were in the same building, which today is “the Frank Lloyd wright Home and Studio”, which has been renovated and is open for daily tours.
See the mastery of design of famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Illinois. The new materials of the twentieth century allowed for a fresh expression of architectural creativity. Learn about eh evolution of his career through guided walking tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. During the separate tour of the Wright Home and Studio (additional ticket required)
See the interior dynamics, structural systems, and use of lighting and color that made Wright one of the world’s great architects.
Frank Lloyd Wrights Home & Studio
952 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, Illinois
The Frank Lloyd Wright and Studio was the Wright family residence from 1889 to 1909. Wright began construction of the house in 1889, shortly after marriage to Catherine Tobin. The Wright family, including their six children lived in this house while he developed his architectural practice, creating what became the “Prairie Style” of architecture.
Originally, the room in the front of the house on the second floor served as his drafting room, until the completed the Studio Annex in 1898. The two story polygonal Bay on the south side was added in 1895. The children’s playroom received light from rows of art glass windows, along both the north and south walls, and from the overhead skylight, creating an ethereal effect.
The restoration of the Frank Lloyd Home and Studio was an intensive effort that spanned 13 years and cost $3 million. The Home and Studio are now open to the public, as a historic house museum. The building has been restored to it’s 1909 appearance.In 1987, The American Institute of Architects recognized this restoration with a prestigious National Honor award.
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Guided Tour
Trained interpreters guide tours, offering insight into Wright’s family life and architectural career.
Weekdays: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Weekends: Approximately every 20 minutes from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm
Frank Lloyd Wright Guided exterior Walking Tour
Frank Lloyd Wright
Prairie School of Architecture National Historic District
discover the Oak Park Historic District surrounding the Home and Studio.
Weekends,: 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm and 2;00 pm
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Museum Shop
951 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, Illinois
708-848-1978
On Sunday afternoons there are walking tours of Frank Lloyd Wrights award winning architecture. Until the End of February the tours will be offered on Sundays at Noon, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Starting in March the tours will be held at 11:00 am, Noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm. Tours are one hour long.
Walking Tour ticket :$12.00.
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Tour :$12.00
Combination ticket: $20.00
Visit the beautiful town of Oak Park, just west of the City of Chicago, and see where the popular Prairie school of architecture started.
