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On this visit By whO cameras makes one of the most extensive exterior observations recorded of the
Masterpiece called Robie house. Unless you have been there in person you have never seen Robie like this.
Masterpiece called Robie house. Unless you have been there in person you have never seen Robie like this.
The detail, angles and contour shape of the house border from madman to genius. You have to
understand
that the Robie house, like many of Frank Lloyds Wright's works were inspired by Japanese
architecture.
The open areas, divided rooms, interior windows, balconies, courtways and overhanging roof.
The photo on the left shows the obscured balcony stairway on the south west end of the building.
understand
that the Robie house, like many of Frank Lloyds Wright's works were inspired by Japanese
architecture.
The open areas, divided rooms, interior windows, balconies, courtways and overhanging roof.
The photo on the left shows the obscured balcony stairway on the south west end of the building.
The north side of the house and the garage ,
located on the south
side of the house. The air conditioners in the
window are an eyesore over what is now a gift
shop.
located on the south
side of the house. The air conditioners in the
window are an eyesore over what is now a gift
shop.
Wright can be credited with the invention of the split level in American architecture. His
radical designs of
the early 20th century seem futuristic. The Robie house preservation of stain glass
and wood from the original construction are priceless.
radical designs of
the early 20th century seem futuristic. The Robie house preservation of stain glass
and wood from the original construction are priceless.
In these rare photos By whO cameras take you inside the enigmatic Robie house.
The vertical stained glass windows, wood work and electric lights surrounding a
central fireplace
are classic examples of Frank Lloyd Wright design.
central fireplace
are classic examples of Frank Lloyd Wright design.
The room on the right was recently used as a gift store
during the exterior renovation.
during the exterior renovation.
The room on the left has radiators, covered in classic decorative steel radiator covers. on
the right isa picture of the inner court yard on the south side of the house.
the right isa picture of the inner court yard on the south side of the house.
This obscure stairway leads to the second floor of the house from
the rear courtyard.
the rear courtyard.
View from the rear courtyard
through a newly reconstructed
brick fence. The picture on the
right shows the
south side of the house and its
signature overhanging roof.
through a newly reconstructed
brick fence. The picture on the
right shows the
south side of the house and its
signature overhanging roof.
The newly rebuilt wall blends well with the
original design however it also obscures the
rear view of the home.
original design however it also obscures the
rear view of the home.
The over hanging roof of the west or front balcony of the Robie house provides a semi
secluded sanctuary
above the hustle of local traffic. Large planters are placed through out the exterior of the
home.
Although the house has a fortress like appearance This balcony was oddly designed to be
accessed from the street level.
A sign of an earlier more peaceful time, or the Japanese influence in the design? Probably
both. The world was not at war as it would be by 1914.
Archival Photofiles, Special Collections Research Center, University
secluded sanctuary
above the hustle of local traffic. Large planters are placed through out the exterior of the
home.
Although the house has a fortress like appearance This balcony was oddly designed to be
accessed from the street level.
A sign of an earlier more peaceful time, or the Japanese influence in the design? Probably
both. The world was not at war as it would be by 1914.
Archival Photofiles, Special Collections Research Center, University
Digital Photography by
Jerry Pittman
Jerry Pittman
In 2002 By whO cameras visited the Robie house during its exterior renovation. In 2004 our cameras return to update the progress on the
Robie house
Robie house
| Robie House Revisited |
The balcony has two entrances on the north
and south side of the home. Both facing the
east and obscured from view.
and south side of the home. Both facing the
east and obscured from view.
