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Organic Prairie Style Brick Façade with Horizontal Emphasis

#12007. Organic Prairie Style Brick Façade with Horizontal Emphasis

The image showcases an excellent example of Prairie Style architecture, characteristic of Frank Lloyd Wright's work. The house features horizontal lines and a pronounced emphasis on connection with the surrounding landscape — typical features of the Prairie style.

The façade is constructed of warm terracotta-colored brick, creating an organic connection with the natural environment. Notable is the play of volumes characteristic of this style — the building is visually divided into several levels, with protruding and recessed elements. Particularly remarkable is the cylindrical structure with numerous windows, creating a sense of lightness and transparency.

Horizontal lines are emphasized by wide roof overhangs and ribbon windows, visually elongating the building and harmoniously integrating it into the surrounding landscape. The second floor of the tower element with vertical accents creates an interesting architectural contrast. The designer masterfully utilized a combination of open and closed spaces, which is characteristic of organic architecture.

In designing your own façade, similar techniques can be applied: using natural materials, emphasizing horizontal lines, creating protruding and recessed elements for play of light and shadow, as well as a thoughtful combination of glazed surfaces with solid walls to create an interesting visual rhythm.

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