Organic Architecture: Close To Nature
“A Work of Architecture is a true organism, inspired from the seed of an idea, nurtured with loving care, and brought into the full flowering of life,” said Frank Lloyd Wright, a famous American architect and designer.
Architecture is one of the most interesting, the most mysterious branches of art for me. Since prehistoric times it has passed through many stages of development and has acquired various styles, each having its own unique features and characteristics.
Architecture styles become popular for some period of time before losing their popularity and fame. But the architectural masterpieces remain for a long time, astonishing generations with their originality, solemnity, dexterity and luxury.
Among the most popular architecture styles are:
- Ancient Egyptian, which stands out in its bright colors and ornamentation, but at the same time is very mysterious
- Ancient Greek architecture, which is very unique in its simplicity
- Roman architecture, with its luxurious and splendid buildings
- Baroque style, where the spiritual and the royal merge, making the buildings gorgeous and impressive
A few days ago I came across an article about organic architecture. The term was new to me, but it seemed very interesting and attractive. Among the most prominent organic house architects are Antoni Gaudi, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Rudolf Steiner and so on.
The buildings, designed in organic style, are merged with nature and leave an impression that a human being has nothing to do there. It seems the buildings are just “born” there, in nature and are the harmonious continuation of it.
One of the most prominent buildings designed in organic architecture style is Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater in Pennsylvania. Once it used to be the weekend house of the famous Kaufman family, but today it is a museum, visited by thousands of people each year.
Fallingwater itself is a must-see building, so in case you find yourself in Pennsylvania, do not miss your chance to enjoy this piece of art, this piece of nature.
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