Prairie StylePrivate
Avery Coonley House
Riverside, IllinoisCompleted 1908
About This Building
Wright's own favorite Prairie house — a sprawling complex of house, playhouse, and gardens.
The Avery Coonley House was Wright's own favorite among his Prairie houses. The sprawling complex includes the main house, a gardener's cottage, a coach house, and the celebrated Coonley Playhouse — all set in a landscape designed by Wright. The main house features a "zoned" plan that separates living, sleeping, and service areas into distinct wings, a concept that influenced domestic architecture for decades. The playhouse, with its art-glass windows of balloons and confetti, is one of Wright's most joyful works.
Key Features
Wright's personal favorite Prairie house
Includes celebrated Coonley Playhouse
Zoned plan concept
National Historic Landmark
Avery Coonley House, 1908
