This book offers a brief introduction to Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959), one of the pioneers of architectural history, hailed as the ‘father of skyscrapers’ and a figure deeply rooted in the American imagination.

Wright aspired for educated American society to have its own architectural language and applied this idealism to projects of all kinds, from houses in residential areas to churches, offices, skyscrapers and the famous Guggenheim Museum.

His work stands out for the harmony it establishes between humanity and its surroundings, a philosophy he termed organic architecture and whose paradigm is Fallingwater, in rural Pennsylvania, cited by the American Institute of Architects as “the greatest work of all time in American architecture”. He also left an indelible mark through his use of industrial materials and the simple L- or T-shaped layout of the prairie house, which became a model for American rural architecture. Furthermore, he was frequently involved in interior design, from furniture to stained-glass windows, ensuring a balance between individual needs and community life. Through these aspirations, the volume explores his response—both romantic and technological—to the practical challenges of the American middle class.

Key features:

• Cover: Hardback.
• Pages: 96.
• Language: Spanish