Prairie School

American architectural movement emphasizing horizontal lines and organic integration with landscapes.

Overview

Prairie School, emerging in the early 20th century, focuses on low, horizontal designs using brick and timber, inspired by the American Midwest.

Core Principles

• Emphasizes organicism and site integration.
• Uses open floor plans and eaves.
• Promotes harmony with natural surroundings.

Notable Examples

• Fallingwater (Pennsylvania, 1935, organic residence).
• Robie House (Chicago, 1910, prairie style).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Early 20th-century innovation.
• Residential: Suburban homes.
• North American: Midwest U.S. focus.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Frank Lloyd Wright, Prairie School influenced organic architecture and modern residential design.

Related Concepts & Architects

Louis Sullivan (related architect), Organicism (theory), Open Plan (element), Arts and Crafts (movement)