Avery Coonley House

The Coonley House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908 for industrialist Avery Coonley and his wife Queene, is one of Wright's most significant residential projects. Located in Riverside, Illinois, the home reflects Wright's Prairie School architectural style, with its low-pitched rooflines, horizontal emphasis, and integration with the surrounding landscape. The Coonleys, who were progressive and artistic, gave Wright creative freedom, resulting in a unique and personalized design that included not only the house but also an adjoining Playhouse and distinctive decorative elements.

The Coonley Playhouse, built in 1912 as an addition to the estate, was designed as a space for educational activities for children. The Playhouse sported vibrant stained glass windows, which feature abstract patterns inspired by balloons, flags, and confetti.

The Tulip design, featured in the Coonley House, is another example of Wright's integration of nature into his decorative work. The tulip windows showcase Wright’s skill in translating natural motifs into stylized, geometric forms, maintaining a balance between ornamentation and simplicity.