Frederick C. Robie House
1910Chicago, United StatesUNESCO
A Hyde Park, Chicago Prairie house landmark—long horizontal eaves, ribbon windows, open living space.
Key: long façade to the street and places organized around the hearth. Trace liberation from boxed closed rooms through path and view.
Highlights
- Long eaves and horizontal windows — How do horizontals emphasize the site’s spread?
- Around the fireplace — Where is the family place organized from?
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Visit notes
Tours by Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. Check booking and hours.