Lesson Plans

Look at examples of Wright’s designs and explore the relationships between design elements through sketching.

Investigate your community to explore private & public buildings and preservation. Then, design Wright-inspired buildings with recyclables.
A part of the Neighborhood & Cities series.

Define “community” by exploring the local community and creating an identity map.

A part of the Neighborhood & Cities series.

What makes up the ideal community? Explore how Wright’s unique design philosophy applies to city and neighborhood design.

A part of the Neighborhood & Cities series.

Uncover a work of art in your community and investigate its story and significance. Then create an interpretive artwork to share your discovery.

Explore the innovative designs that changed the daily lives of Wright’s clients. Then re-design a space to address the needs of a client with disabilities.

Photography by James Caulfield

Examine how ratios can impact a design then build your own Prairie style masterpiece with the same ratio as the Robie House.

Explore symbols, iconography, and imagery, and then design a logo for one of Wright’s iconic designs.

Create complex patterns and designs from simple geometric shapes inspired by Wright’s design legacy.

Investigate the Robie House and respond to Wright’s vision by designing unique garments inspired by his iconic architecture.

Design by Hana Chang, SAIC Student

Explore Wright’s Pathway of Discovery at the Frederick C. Robie House and interpret your experience through sculpture.

Investigate buildings Wright designed to uncover the unique geometry that was at the heart of his design legacy.