How Did Frank Lloyd Change In American Architecture

There were several great architects of the nineteenth century who changed and revolutionized the future of architecture. Among them was Frank Lloyd. As an architect, the changes he made in the field of architecture are still being felt today. His impact was mainly felt between mid-19th and in the beginning of the 20th century when a lot of changes were sparked most especially by the industrial revolution. This paper, therefore, seeks to provide more insight on this man Frank Lloyd and modernism.

The industrial revolution that occurred in Europe formed the main basis of the drastic changes that happened in the continent and in the world as a whole. For instance, major changes 'Were experienced in the machine industry, a change that in itself

His first and most common style appeared between the years 1899 and 1910. This was formed when he created numerous houses in the prairie style. These were basically native American architectures. This particular style was fast assimilated and adopted by most American states. Although this style was quite unique in its own sense, it was also apparent in the works of other architects but is believed to have been pioneered by frank. This style was made unique by its special ability to combine nature, simplicity and craftsmanship, all movement principles of arts and crafts with the works and theories of the famous architect Sullivan who was previously his employer. It had the capability to embrace new technologies as well as contemporary elements. In addition, it incorporated natural materials as one of the main features thereby making use of stones and bricks, as well as horizontal lines as opposed to vertical lines. Among some of the great examples of houses build using this style are the Winslow house. The Winslow house was constructed in 1894. Aside from this, there was the Robie house which was constructed in 1906. These buildings had unique properties that included symmetrical facades, flat roofs, Asymmetric open floor plans, huge chimneys placed at the centre of the building as well as a beautiful interior systematically opened to the side section so as to emphasize on the prairie (Frost 2015 p.225). The other style that Frank majorly focused on is what is known as organic architecture. This was a style that greatly appreciated the nature or surroundings and its peaceful and harmonious correlation with the architecture. Frank thought it was of no essence and quite impossible to consider the house as a separate entity from the environment, the setting or the furnishings. For him, the ideas were to have a building where all was encompassed. His ideology of the organic architecture is in a way