Robie House

About this place

Robie House is one of the most famous residences in the world. The house is the pinnacle of the Prairie Style a local Chicago style that was mostly defined by its most renowned proponent Frank Lloyd Wright. Prairie style homes distinguish themselves through their strong exterior horizontal lines, low pitched roofs, long bands of windows and natural materials. In particular, the structures incorporate brick and wood into their design. One of the most well known features of the homes is the use of art glass windows which blend interior and exterior spaces through their soft filtration of light. The layout of Robie House is a big departure from more traditional homes of the era beginning with the front door.