One of the theories or concepts of modern architecture is 'organic architecture'. The pioneer of this theory is an American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. He first used the term 'organic architecture' when discussing architecture that suits the environment.Architectural critics believe that he arrived at this concept through his mentor Louis Sullivan, who believed in the principle of 'form follows function' in architecture. They also believe that Thoreau's thinking on Transcendentalism played a significant role in helping him reach this concept.
Frank Lloyd Wright's thinking on organic architecture is an important concept in modern architecture, just as he firmly believed in the principle of 'form follows function'.
What is organic architecture?
Similar to how living organisms are formed to suit their environment, a building's form and structure should also suit its surroundings. There should be a compromise between the environment and the building. This is the basis of 'organic architecture. So, organic architecture smootly integrates the interior and exterior spaces of a building.A building that is built in this way cannot be separated from its surroundings. It results in a building being constructed as an integral part of its surroundings. Frank Lloyd Wright's houses located in Spring Green, Wisconsin, and Arizona are examples reflecting this concept.
In my view, the most famous and best of his buildings is the house known as 'Fallingwater,' located in Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 for Liliane Kaufmann and Edgar Kaufmann to spend their weekends in. This is considered one of the best buildings in modern twentieth-century architecture by many. It is built over a waterfall, on a rocky area, harmoniously integrating with its surroundings. Since 1963, it has been used as a museum. Every summer, camps are conducted for students studying architecture.
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