Chicagoland is no stranger to Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie house repertoire. From his first residential commission to the famed Robie House, Chicago and its suburbs are teeming with some of the architect's most influential designs. Due to their historical significance, these houses must be kept in tip-top shape for the numerous architectural enthusiasts who trek to Chi-town to see their horizontal lines and hipped roofs. Photos by Nicholas James for Curbed Chicago One of FLW's landmarks, the Emil Bach house, underwent a dramatic two-year facelift to restore the house back to its original appearance. And, after all the bandages have come off, we have to say, this near-century-old home is looking absolutely fresh-faced. Built in 1915, the house in Chicago's Rogers Park is a classic example of Wright's late Prairie style. After purchasing the Emil Bach house in 2009, Jennifer Pritzker — heir to the Pritzker Prize dynasty — enlisted Harboe Architects to spruce up the aging structure. Architects at Harboe are essentially experts in touching up Wright's storied buildings, including the Beth Sholom Synagogue, Chicago's Unity Temple, the Robie House, and even Wright's ...
Chicagoland is no stranger to Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie house repertoire. From his first residential commission to the famed Robie House, Chicago and its suburbs are teeming with some of the architect's most influential designs. Due to their historical significance, these houses must be kept in tip-top shape for the numerous architectural enthusiasts who trek to Chi-town to see their horizontal lines and hipped roofs. Photos by Nicholas James for Curbed Chicago One of FLW's landmarks, the Emil Bach house, underwent a dramatic two-year facelift to restore the house back to its original appearance. And, after all the bandages have come off, we have to say, this near-century-old home is looking absolutely fresh-faced. Built in 1915, the house in Chicago's Rogers Park is a classic example of Wright's late Prairie style. After purchasing the Emil Bach house in 2009, Jennifer Pritzker — heir to the Pritzker Prize dynasty — enlisted Harboe Architects to spruce up the aging structure. Architects at Harboe are essentially experts in touching up Wright's storied buildings, including the Beth Sholom Synagogue, Chicago's Unity Temple, the Robie House, and even Wright's ...