Lesson Plans

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.

Design a tree-house inspired by Wright’s concept of Organic Architecture.

Conduct an in-depth exploration of building materials through the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs.

Examine how various design elements can impact the way a space looks and feels by creating art glass drawings.

Explore texture, pattern, and geometry in nature and design through Wright’s textile blocks.

Investigate symbolic imagery and how it helps to tell a building’s story.

With the help of the Robie House’s art glass windows, observe and record changes in shadows.