Frank Lloyd Wright is one of those architects who managed to leave a bold mark on the history of world architecture. Building his work on the principles of organic architecture (integrity with nature), Frank created his own Prairie style, which after his death was named after him. Wright's house designs, which Frank began designing at the end of the last century in the USA, have become widespread and popular to this day throughout the world.

All Wright style house designs, naturally designed by the hand of the master himself, are the absence of much contrast between the object and the natural landscape. This is what lies at the core of organic architecture. A house should not look like a foreign object; it can be a house, but one that fits harmoniously into its surroundings.

Projects of houses and cottages from the iDomPK catalog contain both stylization in Wright’s style and large cottages, made while maintaining all the laws of this style. Each of our projects contains photos, layouts that can be redesigned according to your wishes, and finished working documentation for turnkey construction, consisting of architectural and structural sections.

Details and style features

Well, let's take a closer look at what makes Wright's house designs so good? What sets them apart from standard architectural solutions?

The first thing that catches your eye is its stockiness. Inspired by the steppe plains of the USA, Frank created a unique style of houses that strive to merge with the horizon. It was thanks to the squatness of his work that they were called the Prairie style (North American type of steppes). Also, he believed that the proportions of buildings should be determined by the human figure, it was thanks to this belief that projects country cottages Wright's style does not contain high ceilings and huge halls.

The second floor is always completed. The roof, as a rule, has 3 or 4 slopes. Sometimes it seems that the roof of such houses is flat. This effect is achieved due to the low ridge and very wide roof overhangs. Windows, of course, can be of any shape, but often they are elongated and/or square. The windows rest directly on the roof overhang itself. As a rule, there is no base, but if there is one, it means the house is on a slope and such a base is finished with natural stone.

The external shape of the house contains a large number of protrusions and there must be awnings. The columns are always brick. The roofing material should be darker than the facade. Suitable as a material soft roof and iron (metal or seam tiles).

A distinctive feature of Wright-style house projects is the free plan - this is when the quantity interior walls and partitions are reduced to a minimum. Frank did not like partitions and doors; he preferred a single space, moving through which you find yourself from one atmosphere to another.

Projects of houses in the Wright style are finished only on the outside natural materials, but this is of course ideal. Nowadays, the facade can be finished with any materials, but in order to convey the spirit of that time and enhance the style, we recommend using 2-3 materials - facing brick (sometimes clinker tiles are suitable), fake diamond and a tree. Decorative elements require their presence only at the discretion of the architect and/or common sense.

Designing houses and cottages in the Wright style

Designing Wright cottages is a very serious job that can take from 2 to 3 months. It is for this reason that there are not many such cottage projects in our catalog. If you have chosen the option you like from our catalog, we are ready to modify it to suit your functional and aesthetic needs. If our range seems scarce for you, then you can order an individual house project. We are ready to cope with the task! Over 17 years, we have gained vast experience and formed an excellent team of qualified specialists - architects, designers, engineers.

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The main idea of ​​the “Wright” style in architecture is maximum harmony with nature. Such buildings fit organically into the surrounding landscape, become a natural addition to the landscape and combine simplicity, comfort and functionality. This perfect option for suburban construction, and therefore houses in the Wright style are becoming more and more popular every year.

The organic architecture style was created in the early 20th century by the innovative American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. He was opposed to complex and bulky structures and monotony of buildings, and therefore actively involved the natural landscape in his projects. The flat steppes of America inspired him to create squat houses, as if trying to merge with the horizon, and this direction became known as the prairie style.

During his life, Wright created more than a thousand projects, including not only residential buildings, but also churches, schools, museums, office buildings and skyscrapers. He used various styles and their elements, but the main emphasis was, of course, on organic architecture. Over time, the popularity of “prairie houses” grew noticeably, and the style began to be called after its creator.

Distinctive features

Wright-style mansions and cottages are very diverse, but they all have common characteristic features:

• horizontal orientation of buildings;
• angularity and squatness;
• visual division of the facade into many sections;
• open plan;
• finishing with natural materials in various combinations.

The houses look very laconic and cozy, no elaborate details or complex elements, everything is simple and functional.

Architecture style

Initially, the layout of such houses was T-shaped or in the form of a cross: rectangular elements intersected at right angles, forming a non-standard, but very convenient and reliable design. Modern projects are predominantly rectangular and L-shape, due to which the building area is saved.

The houses are low, even if there are second and third floors, and the impression of earthiness is further enhanced by the horizontal orientation of the buildings. The angularity of the buildings is given by numerous rectangular projections - bay windows, multi-level extensions, square columns. There is no basement or high foundation, but the house itself is most often built on a hill. The roofs are 3- and 4-slope, with a slight slope, sometimes almost flat. Characteristic feature The roof structures are very wide overhangs, borrowed from oriental architecture.

Materials for construction and finishing

Brick is widely used for the construction of walls, ceramic blocks, natural stone. For floors - wooden beam and concrete. And here frame structures not typical for Wright's style, as well as completely wooden houses. Eclecticism is welcomed in the decoration: a combination of concrete and glass with natural wood and roughly processed stone. There are many options for combining stone and smoothly plastered walls.

The most common option exterior finishing is a façade cladding decorative bricks or torn stone, broken into sections by horizontal strips of concrete. Concrete also frames the boundaries of protrusions, parapets and canopies, and sometimes windows. Wood is used for lining eaves overhangs, finishing terraces and extensions, and erecting partitions. As roofing material the most popular is natural and soft tiles, less often - corrugated board.

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Window

The windows in such houses are adjacent to the roof itself and can be located along the perimeter of the building as a continuous strip. As a rule, they have a square or rectangular shape, a small number of lintels, and no shutters. Window openings are always framed with concrete strips or thick boards. Expensive projects require panoramic windows on both sides of the main entrance.

Layout

The layout of houses necessarily includes a wide open terrace, and sometimes not alone. The interior spaces are also quite spacious, despite low ceilings, and a smooth transition from one room to another creates a feeling of continuous space. The doorways are wide and strictly rectangular in shape. Arched structures are uncharacteristic for this style.

Wright's houses: color palette
facades and interiors

Color spectrum

The color design of houses in the Wright style includes predominantly neutral and warm natural colors: beige, sand, all shades of gray and brown. White is used infrequently and is always combined with other shades. The roof should be darker than the walls, and the lining of the eaves should be light (usually white or beige). Design elements for corners and openings are matched to the color of the roof.

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Wright style façade decoration

Designing and constructing a Wright-style building yourself is very difficult if you do not have an architectural background. But with the help of properly selected finishing, you can transform standard housing and make it look like prairie houses. To make the facade seem squat, at the level window openings Along the perimeter of the house you need to install a wide cornice made of concrete or. The same cornice must be installed along the upper edge of the walls.

For cladding, wild stone tiles or torn bricks are suitable - this finish looks great, and it’s not difficult to do it yourself.

Preparatory stage

External walls should be properly prepared before finishing. Cladding requires strong, solid foundation with a flat surface, without vertical deviations. Having cleaned the walls of dirt and dust, carefully inspect them for defects: cracks, chips, fungal damage, peeling of the old coating. Anything that is loose or crumbles should be removed to a solid base, otherwise a high-quality finish will not work. The areas affected by the fungus also need to be cleaned with a scraper and then treated with any product containing chlorine.

Protrusions larger than 15 mm are knocked down using a chisel and hammer.

After this, a level or an even long strip is applied to the plane of the wall in several places to determine the degree of curvature of the surface. If there are many irregularities and differences in height are more than 15-20 mm, leveling with plaster should be carried out along the beacons.

Before leveling, the walls are primed and allowed to dry thoroughly.

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For plastering you can use ordinary cement-sand mortar or purchased mixture at cement based. It is a little more expensive, but much better in quality: it does not shrink, has increased resistance to moisture, and dries quickly. Apply plaster mixture in 2-3 layers, each of which, after drying, is rubbed and sanded. Finally, the walls are again coated with a primer.

Installation of facade cornices

When constructing prairie houses, the horizontal delimitation of the facade is made with concrete strips during the process of laying the walls. In our case, you can use wide facade cornices made of polyurethane or fiber-reinforced concrete, which look no worse. You can purchase them at any hardware store.

Advice. In order for the cornices to match the finishing style, you should choose products of a simple rectangular shape, with the least pronounced relief. Optimal height cornices – 140-150 mm.

To install polyurethane cornices you will need:

If fiber-reinforced concrete cornices are chosen for finishing, you will additionally need dowel-nails for fastening, as well as drills and a drill.

Step 1. Determine the height of the cornice on the facade. If the house is two-story, the cornice is attached between the floors and along the upper edge of the facade. IN one-story houses the demarcation line can run at the level of the lower or upper edge of the window opening, or in the center of the window. If the walls are high, you can install two curtain rods.

Step 2. At the selected height, a horizontal line is drawn along the perimeter of the house. Along the marking line, the walls are primed to the height of the cornice. It is advisable to take soil with quartz filler.

Step 3. Prepare the glue: pour the dry ingredients into a container with water and stir with a mixer until smooth.

Take a polyurethane cornice, cover the back side with glue and form grooves with a notched trowel. The wall is also covered with an even layer of mortar, after which the cornice is applied to the surface. Check the location with a level, press it to the base along the entire length of the product. Excess glue around the edges is carefully removed with a narrow spatula.

Step 4. Take the next element, coat the back side and the end of the cornice with glue, apply it to the wall, tightly joining it with the previous one. The remaining elements are fastened in the same way, constantly monitoring the horizontal. When finishing corner joints, the ends of two adjacent cornices are cut at an angle of 45 degrees.

Step 5. When the glue dries, sand the surface of the cornice with fine sand. sandpaper, sweep away the dust, seal the seams with sealant. Finally, the finish is primed and painted White color.

Fiber-reinforced concrete cornices are much heavier than polyurethane ones, so glue alone is not enough. In this case, on the back side of the product, in its upper part, carefully drill holes for fasteners, going deep to half the thickness of the cornice. The distance between the holes is 40-50 cm, the outer holes are located 10-15 mm from the ends. The same holes are drilled in the wall, precisely observing the specified distance.

Dowel-nails are inserted into the holes in the wall, then an adhesive solution is applied to the wall and to the cornice, and the product is applied to the surface so that the fasteners fit exactly into the holes. Having leveled the horizontal line, press the cornice against the wall and remove excess mortar with a spatula. Finishing performed in the manner described above.

Facade cladding

Artificial stone is ideal for cladding; it is practically no different in appearance from natural stone, but has less weight and is easier to install. You can choose two types of stone that differ in texture and color, then the cladding will look even more impressive.

During the work you will need:

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Angle grinders (grinders)

Before starting work, experts recommend laying stones from 2-3 packages on the ground to see how the finish will look on the wall. This will help determine the optimal width of the seams between the elements and select the masonry pattern.

Advice. Before installation, you need to inspect the back side of the stones: if it is glossy or has traces of cement laitance, additional treatment with a wire brush is required.

Step 1.: pour the dry component into a container with water and stir with a mixer until smooth. Be sure to adhere to the proportions specified by the manufacturer, otherwise the quality of the masonry may decrease.

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Ceresit glue

Step 2. The stones of the first row are laid face down and the back side is moistened with water. While the water is absorbed, the adhesive solution is applied with a spatula to the wall, starting from the bottom of the corner. The layer should be uniform and not too thick. A notched trowel is used to move over the applied layer, forming a relief.

Step 3. The solution is also applied to the back side of the stone and leveled with a spatula in a layer about 6 mm thick. Press it against the wall, level it and press it into the solution with zigzag movements. Additionally, you can trim the element with a rubber hammer.

Step 4. Fasten the next fragment, leaving a seam of the required width between the stones. If glue gets on the front surface, carefully wipe it off with a damp sponge.

Wright architectural style or Orient distributed in modern construction residential buildings.

He “came” to Russia from amazing and beautiful Japan, introducing oriental flavor into the development of architecture.

The main feature of Wright style houses- These are interesting flat-shaped roofs that look very unusual. They have large offsets, which is also typical for this direction.

The famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright was the founder of this style in America and Europe.

Features of the Wright style

The style is considered very organic for country houses and cottages.

The famous architect himself was of the opinion that buildings should be squat and angular.

Luxurious pilasters and majestic columns are not his direction.

Houses created in the Wright style should be a continuation of the earth, that is, they should look as natural as possible - nothing pretentious or shocking.

Also, this style direction is characterized by segmented buildings.

These are one-story or two-story eclectic houses.

Natural wood and natural stone are successfully combined with concrete and glass elements finishing. Houses built in the Wright style are small, contrasting buildings that are rarely seen in Russia.

Decorated facades are not typical for this architectural trend. The “highlight” of the style is the huge panoramic windows, which allow you to fill the interior space with natural light.

During construction suburban buildings Wright's style has long been in great demand. Over the years, its popularity has only increased.

Real fans functionality, aesthetics and laconic details should appreciate such an architectural design.

Features of house projects in the Wright style

The houses, which were built according to the plans of the famous American architect, have long become historical monuments. But this style continues to be actively used in the creation of new residential buildings.

What Wright's house designs look like? They may have their own nuances, but general direction will still be viewed.

To the main features, inherent in all such structures include:

• Large wide windows;
• Using Horizontal Lines;
• Feeling of the integrity of the building, divided into segments;
• Hinged flat roofs with original finish;
• Combination of minimalism with natural, natural forms.

For architectural projects This style is characterized by a combination of several materials.

Plaster, marble and brick look perfect together and create a feeling of some kind of solidity and impressiveness of the buildings.

Modernism is closest to Wright's style in its unique features.

Therefore, in the project you can take into account the creation of an original staircase with wrought iron railings with leaf-shaped patterns. However, much should depend on the individual wishes of the customer himself.

In houses you can combine rectangular volumes in different planes.

Depending on the project unique interior interiors are created.

For example, a combined living room and kitchen, as well as separate bathrooms and toilets, can occupy the largest areas.

The remaining area can be evenly distributed between the hall and hallway. A Wright-style house with a small summer terrace is the preferred option for many customers.

The project may include long roof overhangs.

This design protects against excessive contact sun rays into the room in the hot summer and allows you not to hang blinds. Developing an architectural and structural design plan can take approximately one and a half months.

In “Wright style” houses, a certain integrity of the space of the room with furniture immediately catches the eye.

Typically, designers select interior items in such a way that there are as few vertical lines as possible. This provides plenty of free space.

The segmentation and angularity of the external architecture is reflected in the interior.

Square lamps, suspended from the ceilings, create an even greater feeling of limitless space.

Style color scheme

Wright's style involves unique combinations. Decorating a dining room with natural stone and a standard kitchen will be an excellent example of subordination to this architectural direction.

Concerning color range, then preference is given to calm and neutral shades. But the randomness of colors and elaborate gilded patterns clearly will not correspond to the classical ideas about Wright’s houses.

When developing a project, it would be appropriate to remember about the combination of ethnic features and minimalism. Prairie style (Wright) always amazes with its simplicity and uniqueness. Externally identical houses differ in the original features of their interior decoration.

Unfortunately, projects of such residential buildings are not in great demand in Russia. Just a little of these Japanese houses With flat roofs are beginning to be built in some cities.

A Wright-style house combines the seemingly incongruous: luxury and minimalism. When designing a house, customers often ask, on the one hand, for it to be “rich”, and on the other hand, modern functionality and simplicity are important. In this case, Wright's house design is what you need.

Wright's style takes its name from the American architect of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright himself called his architecture “Prairie Style.” He was inspired by the Great Plains of the United States. He believed that architecture should not stand out from the surrounding landscape, but, on the contrary, organically fit into the lines of nature. To get a general idea of ​​the “Prairie Style,” just look at the famous “Waterfall House,” designed by Wright for the Kaufman family. Today it is a house-museum, open to the public in the state of Pennsylvania, USA.

As a big fan of Japanese culture, Wright brings a lot to his projects from Japan. This is the interweaving of rectangular symbolism when designing interior spaces, usage different levels, removal of consoles.

Wright's architecture blends harmoniously with the landscape

Wright did not accept the dominant style of architecture at that time, Historicism, with its elements of pretentious luxurious decoration. He preferred minimalism in everything. For his time, Wright was an innovator, his ideas were often called crazy. But it was he who planted the seeds of the future development of suburban architecture, or, as he called it, “garden villages.” And now, in the 21st century, his projects are successful and are used in modern world. Moreover, today’s projects do not look “poor” at all, subject to the principle of minimalism.

Prairie style

Distinctive features of this direction are:

• Minimum vertical lines. The rooms inside are spacious and spacious, flowing into one another. Partitions and walls are used minimally.
• Low-rise. Houses are usually built one-story, sometimes two floors. Such construction is common in the suburbs of the United States. Wright himself believed that “it is necessary to get out of the urban cesspool,” and it was low-rise buildings in the suburbs that were the future.
• Abundance of light in the rooms. Windows are often designed as panoramic or strip windows. Glass surfaces it is used a lot in this direction. Wright designed houses that had windows on both sides of the room. He often used glass in the ceilings, and entire walls were transparent. In general, light sources here can be found in the most unexpected places.
• Extending the roof beyond the foundation line. The predominance of horizontal lines in architecture.

• Asymmetrical composition. The building seems to unfold in all directions, allowing for the possibility of extensions.
• Availability, or even more than one. This type of home often uses a combination of indoor and outdoor spaces.
• The color scheme of the building and interior is calm and restrained. Shades are used that are close to those found in nature and the surrounding landscape. White color is practically not used, or in minimal quantities. The architect himself said that “white is a mockery of nature and violence against man.”

Exterior decoration of Wright's house

The prairie style, or, as it is also called, “organic architecture,” suggests unity with nature. The house should, as it were, merge with nature, not protrude or stick out from it. Therefore, in home decoration they use natural materials, or materials that are close in texture to nature.

Natural stone, or “wild stone”, as well as facing tiles “like stone” are often used in façade decoration. Possible use of red facing bricks, marble.

Advice. Marble and granite are expensive natural materials. You can consider more a budget option– facing tiles with colors reminiscent of natural surfaces. In addition to saving money, there is also a large palette of colors.

The architect liked to use “textile blocks” - sand mixed with concrete. The surface of such blocks actually resembled fabric in its texture. As a rule, tiles are chosen for the roof, and almost never corrugated sheets.

Houses in this style of architecture require terraces, recreation areas, ponds and gardens nearby. Wood, glass, and stone are often used in decoration here.

Wright's style: an inside look

Wright's style involves the play of planes and verticals in space. The rooms inside often flow from one level to another, all rooms are permeable and flow into one another. Therefore, in general in finishing interior design There is no place for contrasting design, for example, one room is pink, the other is blue. This style presupposes unity of color and compatibility of shades throughout the decoration of the house.

As mentioned above, white is almost never used here. Traditional for us white window frames also inappropriate in this interior. Frames made of wood with a natural color are often used.

In general, the interior is decorated in warm colors: sand, red-brown, gray and brown.
To imagine the interior decoration of the rooms of a house in the style of Wright and the furniture, it is enough to recall the children's game “with blocks”.

Wright himself personally designed the interiors of the houses he designed and often used interior decoration the walls are stone, and only occasionally could it be replenished wood panels. He preferred simple, strictly geometric shape. This decoration was largely borrowed from the East. Therefore, it looks quite organic here Japanese style decoration of premises.

Advice. Since today there are few people who want to live in rooms decorated with stone, a win-win for such an interior - fabric-like wallpaper in beige and sand shades.

Wright style homes are organic, cohesive and functional. All this will undoubtedly find recognition among fans modern styles architecture with its minimalism, geometric shape and simplicity of decoration.

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