robie house and bradley house by sir f.l.wright
DESCRIPTION
The Presentation contains the complete details of Robie and Bradley House done by Sir F.L.WrightTRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
HOUSES BY Sir F.L.WRIGHT
B.HARLEY BRADLEY HOUSE
ROBIE HOUSE
![Page 2: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Frederick C. Robie House
![Page 3: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Built : 1909
Location : Chicago, Illinois
Style : Prairie Style
Climate : Temperate
ConstructionSystem : Brick and Steel
![Page 4: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Prairie Style
![Page 5: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Low Pitched Roof
Central Chimney
![Page 6: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Overhanging Eaves
![Page 7: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Horizontal Lines
Open Floor Plan
![Page 8: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
• Victorian era homes were boxed-in and confining.
• Prairie Style houses had designs with low horizontal lines and open interior spaces.
• Rooms were often divided by leaded glass panels.
• Furniture was either built-in or specially designed.
• Prairie houses were designed to blend in with the
flat, prairie landscape.
![Page 9: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
The Creator’s Words:
"Architecture is the triumph of human imagination over materials, methods and men, to put man into possession of his own earth.
Bring out the nature of the materials, let their nature intimately into your scheme....Reveal the nature of the wood, plaster, brick or stone in your designs; they are all by nature friendly and beautiful."
![Page 10: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
The house was designed for Frederick C. Robie, a bicycle manufacturer, who did not want a
home done in the typical Victorian style. Robie
desired a modern floorplan and
needed a garage, and a playroom for children. He also required that his home be
fire-proof, yet retained an open floor plan free of closed, box-like rooms that would prevent the uniformity of decoration and
design.
Concept
![Page 11: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Horizontal Lines :
• shows movement
• utilizes a form to create space
• dramatizes the structure
• juxtaposition to surrounding landscape
• great visual appeal to a pedestrian
• establishing a relationship between form and function
![Page 12: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Privacy Wright recognised a house as
a place for solitude and comfort thus provided an
entrance secluded away from the street
![Page 13: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
The perimeter wall surrounding the house, or the low ceilings and
high walls, wright made the house applicable for
a private space for its tenants.
![Page 14: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Spaces
![Page 15: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
• Indoor spaces should not be closed and isolated from each other, but they should open into each other thus establishing the
difference between "defined spaces" and "closed spaces".
• The interior space should be fluid and transparent,
allowing the entry of light. This "explosion of the box" produces the effect of walls unfolding to reveal large, vast spaces.
• The house is divided into two wings, keeping the public areas toward the street and the service areas near the innermost sections of the house.
![Page 16: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
G-Floor Plan
A game room and billiard room make up this level, separated by a fireplace. In both spaces, Wright chose to showcase the system of structural beams in the ceiling, to give a greater sense of altitude to the rooms. This level also houses the utility equipment, laundry, pantry space, and a 3-car garage. Access to the house is at this level, with access to the main living area via stairs.
![Page 17: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
G+1 Floor Plan
The space is divided into two areas, the living and dining areas separated by the fireplace, but visually connected.
On both ends of this space the two long galleries form triangular areas that are more intimate, for relaxing or eating.
![Page 18: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
G+2 Floor Plan
The bedrooms are at this level, overlooking the house in a sort of tower-style.
![Page 19: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Compositional method
• organizing symmetric forms in
asymmetric groupings.
• a long two-story block, with apparently symmetrical porches, each
featuring a sloped roof, at each end.
• The symmetry is an illusion, because the elevated terrace of the western end of the house is balanced by the wall of the courtyard to opening to service the eastern end.
![Page 20: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
![Page 21: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
![Page 22: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Structural Elements
![Page 23: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
![Page 24: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
![Page 25: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
![Page 26: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
![Page 27: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
• Projecting cantilevered roof eaves, continuous bands of art-glass windows, and the use of Roman brick emphasize the horizontality.
• To further emphasize the horizontal of the bricks, the horizontal joints were
filled with a cream-colored mortar and the small vertical joints were filled
with brick-coloured mortar.
Exterior
![Page 28: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
• From a distance an impression of
continuous lines of
horizontal colour.
• A largely steel structure, which accounts for the
minimal deflection of the eaves.
![Page 29: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
• The planter urns, copings, lintels, sills and other exterior trim work are of
Bedford limestone.
![Page 30: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
• The design of the art glass windows is an abstract pattern of coloured and clear glass
using Wright's favourite 30 and 60-degree angles.
![Page 31: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
![Page 32: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
![Page 33: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
![Page 34: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
![Page 35: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
![Page 36: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
Interiors
Entrance HallwayThe low ceiling before the
front door marked the transition between the
exterior and the interior.
![Page 37: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
The dining room space was defined primarily through its
furnishings.
![Page 38: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Living Room
![Page 39: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
Fireplace
![Page 40: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
Art Glass
![Page 41: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
Lighting: The main level of the house relies on both natural and
artificial lighting.
![Page 42: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
Kitchen
![Page 43: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
B. HARLEY BRADLEY HOUSE701 South Harrison Avenue, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois
![Page 44: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
PRAIRIE STYLE
![Page 45: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
Basement Plan
PLANS
![Page 46: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
First Floor
![Page 47: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
Second Floor
![Page 48: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
InteriorsFlooring: Main House with stained quarter sawn oak. The stable has a concrete slab covered with carpet2nd floor of the stable is wood and is covered with carpet.
Walls and ceiling finish: The walls in the main house are all plaster with a fresco finish. The living room, entry areas and dining room all have elaborate false beamsand are finished with matching plaster.The stable walls and ceilings are coveredwith stained pine bead board.
![Page 49: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
STAIRS
DINING ROOM
MAIN ENTRANCEFROM INSIDE
CABINET DESKS
![Page 50: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
ART GLASS WINDOWS
![Page 51: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
B. HARLEY BRADLEY HOUSE IN WINTER
![Page 52: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
Wright’s Prairie Style Wright’s Prairie houses, designed between 1900 and 1916, broke with the fashionable American taste for homes in a European revival style.
Fashionable Victorian villa typical of the time F.L. Wright, Ward Willets House, Chicago, 1902
Oriented to the street with frontal entrance Set back from the street with hidden Wrap-around porch with decorative ironwork Broad eves, balconies merge interior/exterior
Tall sash windows with shutters Bands of casement windows set under eves
Steep-pitched roofs, gables, several tall chimneys Low-pitched hipped roofs, broad central chimney Vertical, compact emphasis, unrelated to site Low, spreading, horizontal. Integrated with
site.
![Page 53: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
References : • http://littledoseofevy.blogspot.in
• http://en.wikiarquitectura.com/index.php/Robie_House
• http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Robie_Residence.html
• http://gowright.org/MoodleWright/mod/book/view.php?id=59&chapterid=18
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robie_House
![Page 54: Robie House and Bradley House by Sir F.L.Wright](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022052601/55901f2e1a28ab64318b4587/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
THANK YOU