American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright is considered the pioneer in modern style and one of the greatest figures in twentieth-century architecture (Twombly, 16). According to Frank Lloyd Wright: "...having a good start, not only do I fully intend to be the greatest architect who has yet lived, but fully intend to be the greatest architect who will ever live. Yes, I intend to be the greatest architect of all time."

It appears that from the beginning, Frank Lloyd Wright was destined by fate, or determination, or by his mother's support, to be one of the most innovative and celebrated architects of the twentieth century. Throughout his life, he designed nearly 900 structures, some 400 of which were actually built. He was principally known for his highly original methods of uniting buildings with their surroundings (Hirsh, 189). Wright was also renowned for initiating new architectural and engineering techniques but was often criticized by the more conventional architects who opposed his new methods (Twombly, 17 - 18).

For more than 70 years, and until his death in 1959, Frank Lloyd Wright continued to design fascinating structures. Both creative and daring, his engineering genius and implementation of new techniques marveled even his worse critics. He introduced the world to prairie style housing which is still used today. His mastery in organic technique not only blended into the surrounding environment but also allowed people to see and appreciate the world around them. His creativeness and boldness made him one of the most criticized and most admired architects in the world.

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In 1885, Frank quit high school and entered the University of Wisconsin at Madison (as a special student). He studied civil engineering because the school did not offer any courses in architecture. No longer working in the fields, Frank worked for the dean of engineering in order to supplement the family income but he was not enthused with his situation and dreamed of going to Chicago (Gill, 74). After two years at the University, Frank left and moved to Chicago.

2. Gill, Brendan, Many Masks: A Life of Frank Lloyd Wright, G.P. Putnam's

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