Unity Temple - Oak Park, Illinois
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Little Building Co. - Unity Temple - Oak Park, Illinois

$225.00
SKU: LB-FLW-UT

This is a finely made ready-to-assemble wooden architectural model in 1:250 scale. Little Building Co. believes the assembly is part of the journey in learning the building and appreciating the design. We hope you enjoy the process and take pride in owning and treasure for years to come.

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For more than 100 years, the building has continued to be the home of the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Unity Temple was constructed between 1905 and 1908 and dedicated in September 1909. Unity Temple is one of Wright’s earliest works of genius. Built in Oak Park, Illinois, Wright’s bold, experimental design for Unity Temple used poured-in-place reinforced concrete, a material associated at the time with utilitarian buildings. Because of its intrinsic characteristics of strength and plasticity (the ability to be shaped), concrete enabled Wright to design a building comprised of bold structural forms with integrated ornamentation. Wright also selected a concrete that exposed the aggregate materials from which it was comprised, underscoring concrete itself as a material derived from nature.

In 1971, Unity Temple was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark. It is one of eight buildings included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, “The 20th Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.”

Instructions included with the model are easy to follow stage by stage diagrams.

Glue is required but not supplied. Little Building Co. recommends a good quality PVA wood glue. There are a number to choose from and they typically dry clear, thats what you want. Some are specifically fast drying and the exterior grade normally dries faster than the exterior. The good thing about PVA is that you have time to reposition your parts if you mis-align them.

Little Building Co.

The Little Building Co designs, develops, and manufactures architectural model kits that reflect an honest use of materials and the look and feel of an architect’s own studio, while supporting the Foundations, Trusts, and Estates that preserve the legacy of some of the world’s greatest architects. Through extensive research—including the study of original drawings, detailed photographs, and cross-referenced details—the company captures the true essence of each building in its models. Every kit is produced with meticulous attention to detail using high-quality, sustainably sourced materials where possible, and comes with clear, easy-to-follow instructions for a rewarding building experience.