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Frank Lloyd Wright, 1867-1959: Building for Democracy

Book information

Publisher
Taschen
Year
2004
ISBN
9783822827574, 3822827576
Open Library ID
OL8945662M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
100 MB (105027745 bytes)
Series
Taschen Basic Architecture
Edition
illustrated edition
Pages
175\175
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 12:09:46

Description

Widely thought to be the greatest American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was a true pioneer, both artistically and technically. At a time when reinforced concrete and steel were considered industrial building materials, Wright boldly made use of them to build private homes. His prairie house concept—that of a low, sprawling home based upon a simple L or T figure—was the driving force behind some of his most famous houses and became a model for rural architecture across America. Wright’s designs for office and public buildings were equally groundbreaking and unique. From Fallingwater to New York’s Guggenheim Museum, his works are among the most famous in the history of architecture.

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