Friday, August 18, 2017

Robie House

We made reservations to tour the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie house in Chicago. This is one of the better known Frank Lloyd Wright designs and has been our our 'bucket list' of Wright buildings to see and explore.

This is a popular attraction in Chicago and advance reservations are suggested.




The horizontal lines of the home are emphasized and the views into the house are controlled to give the owners privacy 







Most Wright houses have the entrances hidden from the casual observer. This one is no different

The horizontal mortar lines are a lighter color and the verticals are brick colored. This is  to emphasize the horizontal element

Our docent did a nice job explaining the house while staying on a tight tour schedule



This is the pathway to the entry door
We gathered around the front door



Inside the entryway and under the only curved line in the home


Overhead detailing of lighting in the living room

Accent lighting. some are missing and will need to be replicated





Heating radiators are hidden from view



Carpets have been reproduced with original detailing






The art glass windows are beautiful



Nice detailing of the drain board next to the kitchen sink

1 comment:

  1. I'm surprised you were able to take pictures inside. It sure looks similar to the house you docent at. I like the carpet details.

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