Prairie School

American architecture with horizontal lines.

Overview

Prairie School architecture, using brick and wood, emphasizes horizontal lines and open interiors, prominent in early 20th-century USA.

Core Characteristics

• Horizontal lines, low roofs.
• Open, organic interiors.
• Modern prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Robie House (USA, 1910, Frank Lloyd Wright).
• Taliesin (USA, 1911, Frank Lloyd Wright).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Organic focus.
• Residential: Houses.
• Arts and Crafts: Related movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Frank Lloyd Wright, it integrates with landscapes.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Woodworking (technique), Organic Design (theory), Roof (element), Modernism (movement)