David Sokol is the author of the book The Noble Room which gives a historical perspective of Wright’s process in designing and building Unity Temple, as well as the life of the congregation that hired him. To complement our blog, we are adding a video series titled “Unity Temple Talks with David Sokol” with short videos highlighting features from the book.
In this video, David discusses the selection of Unity Temple’s architect, and the people that were influential in the final decision to hire Frank Lloyd Wright.
Unity Temple Talks with David Sokol: Architecture Selection
David Sokol is a Professor Emeritus of American Art, Modern Art, and Museology
Video created by Kai Tzu Lu
Sokol’s book, The Noble Room, can be purchased at UTRF’s online store HERE.