The Robie House, located in Hyde Park, is an excellent example of the Prairie School of Architecture associated with Wright. It is considered to be among the last of his Prairie School houses, and thought by many to be the culmination of his efforts to create new architecture embodying American ideals. The house was commissioned by Fredrick Carlton Robie, a young bicycle and motorcycle manufacture. Robie wanted a house filled with light that allowed for maximum privacy. The Robie House and its plan consist of parallel planes of brick, limestone and concrete that provide a strong sense of lowness.
Recessed windows combined with overhanging eaves make the roof seem to float.
On the interior, space flows openly from room to room, which is a hallmark of Wright's planning. Walls of windows, which light spaces and provide enclosure without cutting off views, are filled with Wright's characteristic decorative glass. The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Foundation, which is restoring the house as a museum, now operates the Robie House. Chicago series of videos and books from Perspectives. The perfect guides to the historic architectural landmarks of Chicago for the tourist or architecture buff.