20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright

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The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright is a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of eight buildings across the United States designed by the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959). These sites are designated because they exemplify his philosophy of organic architecture, in which he designed structures that harmonized with humanity and their environment. Wright's work had an international influence on the development of architecture in the 20th century. The eight Wright buildings in the World Heritage Site are located in six U.S. states and were designed over a 50-year period. The first building included, Unity Temple, was completed in 1908. The last, the Guggenheim Museum, was completed in 1959, although its design had begun in the 1940s. All eight buildings are also listed as U.S. National Historic Landmarks. These structures were nominated because they were deemed "his masterpieces with the highest levels of integrity", because of their National Historic Landmark...

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