The Prairie Style of architecture was conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright at the close of the 19th century, as are reaction to the classical revival styles of the day. The long horizontal lines of the roof overhangs, balustrades and windows re-inforced the aesthetic of the long lines of the horizon of the prairies, where the style was based. Roofs had a low pitch, with deep overhangs. Even the wall cladding materials emphasised the horizontal, with either brick, stone wood siding or carefully trimmed stucco.
Inside, the cut up plans of the Victorian Style were replaced with open floor plans. Many of the furniture pieces were built-in, and the hearth was the heart of the home, often with inglenook seating built in around the fireplace.
The Frederic C. Robie House in Chicago is widely considered Frank Lloyd Wright's finest example of the Prairie style. It was built in 1909.
The Craftsman style was also a design style associated with the Arts and Crafts movement featuring similar lines as the Prairie style.
