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Architectural Archetypes

Prairie School Philosophy: Horizontal Lines & Open Spaces 🌾

Let's explore the horizontal harmony of Prairie School architecture. Championed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this style emphasizes sweeping horizontal lines, open floor plans, and a deep connection to the landscape. 🌳 Think low-pitched roofs with broad overhangs, bands of windows, and integration with nature. We're uncovering the DNA of Prairie style: its philosophy of natural integration and its rejection of European ornamentation. It's the essence of American ingenuity in residential design. Save this for inspiration that grounds you in nature! ✨ #PrairieSchool #ArchitecturalStyles #FrankLloydWright #HorizontalLines #OpenFloorPlan #PrairieStyleHouseIdeas #OrganicArchitecture #NatureInspiredDesign #AmericanModernism #LandscapeIntegration
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