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Usonian Designs

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian style of architecture is a type of modern architecture that was designed to be affordable and efficient. It is characterized by its use of simple materials, such as concrete blocks and wood, and its open floor plans. Usonian homes are typically one-story, with a low-pitched roof and a large amount of natural light. They are often located on large, rural plots of land, and they are designed to be harmonious with their natural surroundings.

Wright believed that Usonian homes should be “organic” in their design, meaning that they should be shaped by the natural contours of the land on which they are built. He also believed that they should be “democratic” in their layout, meaning that they should be open and flexible, with multiple spaces that can be used for different purposes.

Wright designed over 1,000 Usonian homes, and many of them are still in use today. They are a testament to his genius and his commitment to creating affordable, beautiful, and sustainable homes for the American people.

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zimmerman house exterior

Zimmerman House

The Zimmerman House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1950 in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a remarkable example of his Usonian architecture. This

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Exterior of Kundert Medical Clinic

Kundert Medical Clinic

Dr. Karl Kundert had apparently seen numerous Frank Lloyd Wright designs in Madison, Wisconsin and been quite impressed with them (Wright has more than a

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Rosenbaum House at night

Rosenbaum House

Frank Lloyd Wright designed a single home in Alabama – The Rosenbaum House! It was one of his classic Usonian homes which was designed in

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Gordon House exterior

Gordon House

Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Silverton, Oregon, the Gordon House stands as a testament to Frank Lloyd Wright’s enduring vision of Usonian architecture. Designed

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Massaro House at sunset

Massaro House

The history of the Massaro House is as intriguing as its architecture. Initially commissioned by engineer Ahmed Chahroudi, the project was to be a masterpiece

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Adelman House exterior

Adelman House

Adding On The Benjamin Adelman House was constructed circa 1952 from a design Wright had done in the 1940s. The original floor plan called for

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Yvonne Carpenter-Ross

FLW Enthusiast & Webmaster

Architecture and home design have always fascinated me. As a young girl I enjoyed drawing floor plans, rearranging my parent’s furniture and playing with Lincoln Logs and Legos.  My passion has always been the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Since I have been old enough to drive a car, I have visited Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the Chicagoland area and attended the Wright Plus house walks. Now, as co-owners of Northern Sky Designs, my husband & I are able to combine our website design skills and FLW travels to bring you this website! Enjoy!

Yvonne Carpenter-Ross