Lesson Plans

Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s remodeling of the Rookery Light Court and propose new updates for the building.

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

Consider what it means to design for purpose by understanding how diverse families use houses differently.

Explore how different events and experiences can shape our world view and the art we create.

Explore how changing social attitudes and new technologies impact architecture by observing the evolution of Frank Lloyd Wright’s kitchen designs.

Apply Wright’s concept of Organic Architecture to the creation of a community mural.

Explore the medium of clay to create a series of flat, hand-built ceramic building facade designs inspired by nature.

Introduce digital drafting tools like SketchUp while creating Wright inspired art glass designs.

Engage in the architectural practice of model building and gain insight into the design profession.

Create and build furniture designs inspired by the one-of-a-kind dining room table and chairs at the Oak Park Home and Studio.

Introduce blind contour drawing through Robie House art glass designs and nature.

Interpret the physical and emotional attributes of a space through descriptive language and sketching exercises.