The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright

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The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright: A Legacy of Organic Design

The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, represents a significant chapter in the evolution of modern architecture. This collection of eight buildings, scattered across the United States, showcases the groundbreaking ideas and philosophies of one of America's most influential architects, Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959).

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

The property consists of eight buildings in the United States designed by the architect during the first half of the 20th century. These include well known designs such as Fallingwater (Mill Run, Pennsylvania) and the Guggenheim Museum (New York). All the buildings reflect the ‘organic architecture’ developed by Wright, which includes an open plan, a blurring of the boundaries between exterior and interior and the unprecedented use of materials such as steel and concrete. Each of these buildings offers innovative solutions to the needs for housing, worship, work or leisure. Wright's work from this period had a strong impact on the development of modern architecture in Europe.

Encyclopedia Record: The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright

The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright is a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of eight buildings across the United States designed by the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959). These sites demonstrate his philosophy of organic architecture, designing structures that were in harmony with humanity and its environment. Wright's work had an international influence on the development of architecture in the 20th century.

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