The Prairie House, a Dazzling Spectacle of 1960s Organic Modernism
On the prairie grasses of Norman, Oklahoma sits an utterly unique and curious structure — appearing to some as a large bird or creature; to others as perhaps the result of tornado devastation. This gamut of puzzling wonder over first sights of The Prairie House — also known as the Prairie Chicken House for its […]
On the prairie grasses of Norman, Oklahoma sits an utterly unique and curious structure — appearing to some as a large bird or creature; to others as perhaps the result of tornado devastation. This gamut of puzzling wonder over first sights of The Prairie House — also known as the Prairie Chicken House for its resemblance to the bird — was fully intended by architect Herb Greene when he built the dazzling home in 1961. However strange the 2,100-square-foot, two-story home might appear from the outside is quickly forgotten upon stepping through the doorway; a swirling feast for the eyes of rough sawn cedar boards and unfinished cedar shingles swirl and unfold, a fantastic display of Greene’s “freestyle” interpretation of his learnings and influence from both Frank Lloyd Wright and Bruce Goff. Greene’s Prairie House, built for himself and his family, was considered to be an early symbol of Organic Modernism.
Some 60 years later, The Prairie House was in need of some love and maintenance, and Austin Hacker and Bryan Bloom, owners of design/build firm OXBloom, came along and purchased the property in March. ...
On the prairie grasses of Norman, Oklahoma sits an utterly unique and curious structure — appearing to some as a large bird or creature; to others as perhaps the result of tornado devastation. This gamut of puzzling wonder over first sights of The Prairie House — also known as the Prairie Chicken House for its resemblance to the bird — was fully intended by architect Herb Greene when he built the dazzling home in 1961. However strange the 2,100-square-foot, two-story home might appear from the outside is quickly forgotten upon stepping through the doorway; a swirling feast for the eyes of rough sawn cedar boards and unfinished cedar shingles swirl and unfold, a fantastic display of Greene’s “freestyle” interpretation of his learnings and influence from both Frank Lloyd Wright and Bruce Goff. Greene’s Prairie House, built for himself and his family, was considered to be an early symbol of Organic Modernism.
Some 60 years later, The Prairie House was in need of some love and maintenance, and Austin Hacker and Bryan Bloom, owners of design/build firm OXBloom, came along and purchased the property in March. ...
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