Unity Temple (1906-1908) proved that concrete can be beautiful. The lack of windows reduces street noise while stained glass windows in the roof and clerestories provide natural light to parishioners.
Not to be missed Frank Lloyd Wright. A masterpiece. Do 1 hour guided tour - exterior & interior. The Interior is awesome - light from skylights above is beautiful. NOT MAYAN INFLUENCED.
Since 2019, a UNESCO World Heritage site.Unity Temple (1905-08), strikingly geometric in form, was Wright’s first public building to feature exposed concrete, announcing a new era of modern innovation
Children under five get in free. Self-guided tours, workshops, concerts and lectures occur regularly at this architectural masterpiece, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most influential projects. Read more
In recounting his experiences with Unity Temple, Wright once stated that this particular design was the first time he ever realized that the real heart of a building is its space, not its walls.