Frank Lloyd Wright
1867
—
1959
United States
Frank Lloyd Wright (United States, 1867–1959) was a pioneering architect born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, and died in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Frank Lloyd Wright, an eminent American architect, was born on June 8, 1867, and passed away on April 9, 1959. He was a pivotal figure in the Prairie School movement, which emphasized organic architecture and harmonizing structures with their environments. Wright's innovative designs, such as the iconic Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum, significantly influenced modern architecture. Throughout his career, he developed the concept of the Usonian home, aiming to create affordable and beautiful housing for the American middle class. Wright's work and philosophy left a lasting legacy on architectural design and theory, cementing his status as one of the most influential architects of the 20th century.
