ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE
Organic means, in philosophic sense, entity. Where the whole is the part as the part is to the whole and where the nature of the materials, the nature of the purpose, the nature of the entire performance becomes a necessity. Frank Lloyd Wright
The primitive aim of organic architecture is to create interrelated and harmonic wholes of buildings and the surrounding environments, where it uses form and function completely independent of style. Frank Lloyd wright did not use influences of organic architecture in his work; it was he who created the term to describe his approach to architecture, where he saw buildings as organisms. Falling water shows how the all-inclusive designs allow the building to flow, with every element; from doors and windows, to technical details, relating to every other. He positioned falling water directly over the waterfall, which created the flowing dialogue between the horizontal cantilevered terraces of the house and the steep site it was built on. Looking at falling water illustrates how Wright wanted to create a building that appears to ‘’grow naturally’ out of the ground. He used all elements of the natural environment in his work such as the light, plants and water. Looking at the floor plans of falling water, the living areas have no conventional room dividers, each floor leads to the next and then ultimately outdoors. He brought the outside in, and allowed the continuous flow of space throughout the building. Meehan P.J The Master Architect. Wiley interscience (1984) |
"So here I stand before you preaching organic architecture...
not cherishing any preconceived form fixing upon us either past, present or future, but instead exalting the simple laws of common sense..." -Frank Lloyd Wright, An Organic Architecture, 1939 |
JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE
Frank Lloyd Wright had a great appreciation for the architecture of China and Japan, where many buildings are placed in natural settings next to waterfalls, streams, and valleys. Frank lloyd wanted the settings to provide solace, in which to reflect, commune, and inspire and were made an integral part of Falling water.
The resemblance of Japanese Architecture in Falling water, can be seen in the way Wright brings out the picturesque element of the building.. which he create's harmony between man and nature..
Frank lloyd believed it was his demonstration of his principles rather than model for his work.. The resemblance of Japanese architecture was on many occasions mistaken for his influences, although he believed his influence of Japanese architecture was unconscious.
Nute.K. (1994) a study in inspiration pg4
The resemblance of Japanese Architecture in Falling water, can be seen in the way Wright brings out the picturesque element of the building.. which he create's harmony between man and nature..
Frank lloyd believed it was his demonstration of his principles rather than model for his work.. The resemblance of Japanese architecture was on many occasions mistaken for his influences, although he believed his influence of Japanese architecture was unconscious.
Nute.K. (1994) a study in inspiration pg4