What is Prairie architecture style?

Prairie architecture, originating in the American Midwest and Canadian Prairies, emphasizes horizontal lines, open floor plans, and integration with the surrounding landscape, often using local materials.

Where is Prairie architecture style architecture found?

Prairie architecture style architecture is primarily found in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Midwestern United States. There are 1 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

When was Prairie architecture style architecture used?

Prairie architecture style architecture was used during Early 20th century CE.

What materials are used in Prairie architecture style architecture?

Prairie architecture style architecture typically uses Wood, Brick, Stone. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Which heritage sites use Prairie architecture style architecture?

There are 1 heritage sites documented with Prairie architecture style architecture. You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Prairie architecture style | Inheritage Foundation Art & Architecture Thesaurus | Inheritage Foundation

Title	Prairie architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
Description	Prairie architecture, originating in the American Midwest and Canadian Prairies, emphasizes horizontal lines, open floor plans, and integration with the surrounding landscape, often using local materials.
Also Known As	Prairie Hindu Temple Architecture with Cultural Centre Gymnasium Prairie Temple Adaptation Gujarati Punjabi Craft Traditions Community Gymnasium Integration Cold-Climate Building Systems Volunteer-Led Cultural Programming Hybrid Broadcast Infrastructure Settlement Support Campus
Tags	Frank Lloyd Wright Organic architecture Midwest architecture Canadian Prairies
Style ID	`INHF-STY-4482253184-10:42:07:10:08:21:PAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/prairie-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/prairie-architecture-style`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

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Regions

Regions	Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Midwestern United States

Historical Context

Time Periods	Early 20th century CE

Architectural Details

Primary Materials	Wood Brick Stone
Architectural Features	Horizontal lines Open floor plans Ribbon windows Overhanging eaves

Keywords

Keywords	Frank Lloyd Wright Organic architecture Midwest architecture Canadian Prairies

Recommended Sources

Title	Type	Notes
Frank Lloyd Wright: An Autobiography	book	Wright's own account of his architectural philosophy
The Prairie School: Frank Lloyd Wright and His Midwest Contemporaries	book	Exploration of the Prairie School movement

Heritage Sites (1)

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Hindu Cultural Society of Calgary Temple	Secondary	100%

How to Identify Prairie architecture style

Look for characteristic features: Horizontal lines, Open floor plans, Ribbon windows.
Verify geographic location: Prairie architecture style architecture is typically found in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Examine construction materials: Prairie architecture style typically uses Wood and Brick.
Consider historical context: This style dates from Early 20th century CE.
Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

Prairie architecture style

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Heritage Sites (1)

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