Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW) - Robie House, Chicago, IL 1906-09 AD
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Robie House, Chicago, IL 1906-09 AD
FLW spatial geometry reflects his structure invention ; lighting reinforce space , furnishing reiterated his linear schemes , construction materials and his every ornamental detail is integrated with larger concerns.

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Even though the horizontal plane is the dominant characteristic of Wright's designs there is still a complex arrangement of space as demonstrated by the 3-dimensional quality of the facade.

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Robie House: Interior

Materials repeated on inside creates texture- Hormonious use of materials.

Ceiling , wall and floor planes all emphasize the horizontal.

Vertical panes in contrast to the horizontal effect created by repetition of windows.

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