Frank Lloyd Wrights Robie House: The Illustrated Story of an Architectural Masterpiece Hoffmann DonaldPaperback
Frank Lloyd Wright firmly believed that life could be formed anew if new form could be brought to its setting, architecture. His revolt against customary architectural design was shared by rugged…
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Frank Lloyd Wright firmly believed that life could be formed anew if new form could be brought to its setting, architecture. His revolt against customary architectural design was shared by rugged individualist Fred C. Robie, who chose Wright to build his dream house in 1908 -- a structure that was eventually named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In this painstakingly researched and illuminating account of the design and construction of the Robie home, a noted architectural authority presents an in-depth study remarkable for clarity and thoroughness.At age 28, Robie had become a highly successful businessman who conceived the idea of building a grand home in his native Chicago. He insisted on a design incorporating features that were innovative for the day: hallways and stairwells situated to conserve valuable space, rooms that suggested feelings of airiness, and narrow trimmings
Story of the Country House
The Story of the Country House:…