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Unity Temple
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Located in Oak Park, Il, Unity Temple is an icon of 20th-century modern architecture.
Designed for Wright’s own Unitarian Universalist congregation in 1905, Unity Temple was constructed between 1906 and 1908 and dedicated in1909. For over 100 years, the building has continued to serve as the home of the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation.
In 1973, Unity Temple Restoration Foundation (UTRF) was established by a dedicated group of volunteers to steward the restoration and preservation of the building. |
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Oak Park |
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875 Lake Street
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TYPOLOGY |
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ARCHITECTURE | Religious buildings
Churches and places of worship
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Project |
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1905
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1906 - 1909 |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site |
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| U.S. National Historic Landmark |
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| 1970 |
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| U.S. National Register of Historic Places |
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THE BUILDING IN CINEMA |
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| Unity Temple: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Modern Masterpiece |
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| Gunny Harboe, Paul Goldberger, Dorothy Krotzer, Joseph Siry, Julie Sloan |
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 An homage to America’s most renowned architect, the 55-minute film brings to life the historic collaboration to restore Unity Temple back to its original beauty. The dedicated team of architects, craftspeople, historians, and members of the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Unity Temple Restoration Foundation reveal the history of one of Wright’s most innovative buildings that merged his love of architecture with his own spiritual values. The film includes reflective quotes of the architect’s philosophies narrated by Brad Pitt.
“The documentary is perfectly paced and accessible with just the right balance of technical information, inspiring commentary, and beautiful imagery. Along with Pitt’s narration of FLW, the interviewees, particularly Gunny (Harboe) and Paul (Goldberger), established a wonderfully eloquent tone throughout. A joy to watch,” said Justin Gunther, Director, Fallingwater.
“Congrats - I really thought this was EXTREMELY well done! Everything about it down to the titles on the interviews with the stained glass emblem - 1st class! Beautifully shot, edited, scored! I thought the content was able to transcend an "architectural" documentary and illuminate the greater overall vision of "life and art and living,” Rick Rosenthal, Director/Producer, Whitewater Films.
Filmmaker Lauren Levine said “I hoped to convey a window into Wright’s mind, beyond the often repeated autobiographical mainstream material, so that we could better understand Wright’s guiding philosophy and intent that his buildings reflect the people who use them. It was important to capture both the tremendous task and details of the restoration itself as well as the spirit, diversity and commitment of the congregation who continue to bring the building to life."
“The UTRF board and staff are thrilled that Unity Temple has been restored to its original magnificence and couldn’t be happier with this remarkable documentary film that captures the commitment of the renowned professionals and restoration artisans who made this dream a reality,” said Heidi Ruehle, Executive Director, Unity Temple Restoration Foundation. |
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| Jonathan Adams, Frank Lloyd Wright, Wyn Thomas, Meryle Secrest, Alan Taylor, Richard Rogers, Vernon D. Swaback, Edgar Kaufmann, Daniel Libeskind, Greg Anderegg, Cruz García, Richard Armstrong |
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BIBILIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES |
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| Fulvio Irace. Carlo Santi (photo), "Wright a Oak Park/Wright at Oak Park", Abitare 256, luglio-agosto/july-august 1987 [Chicago], pp. 204-205 |
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| Bruno Zevi, Spazî dell'architettura moderna, Einaudi, Torino 1973, tav. 456-457 [IX. Frank Lloyd Wright] |
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| Frank Lloyd Wright, "Unity Church, Oak Park. Ill., 1908", Casabella Continuità 227, maggio 1959 [L'ultimo incontro con Frank Lloyd Wright], tav. B (pp. 2-28) |
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