1. Prairie Style Architecture
Henry Ovalle
Civil Engineering and Architecture
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2. Exemplar Prairie Style Architecture
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 1 – Lesson 1.1– History of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Prairie Style Architecture
by Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd started to develop the style in 1889
Usually seen in homes
One-two stories
Materials used in this style:
Plaster with wood trim was used in earlier versions
Later Horizontal board and batten siding were implemented
Concrete blocks and bricks were also used
Located in Chicago and the Oak Park region of Illinios because Frank Lloyd lived there for a time
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3. Exemplar Prairie Style Architecture
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 1 – Lesson 1.1– History of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Characteristics of Prairie Style
Low hanging horizontal lines are abundant in Prairie Style.
Central Chimney
Over-hanging horizontal line
Low hanging roof
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4. Exemplar Prairie Style Architecture
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 1 – Lesson 1.1– History of Civil Engineering and Architecture
References
Carlisle, Jacqueline. "Civil Engineering and Architecture." Civil Engineering and Architecture. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015
Prairie School Architecture. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Sept
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