So here I stand before you preaching organic architecture: declaring organic architecture to be the modern ideal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wright asserts that organic architecture is the appropriate modern standard for design.
- In plain terms
- He believes building should follow natural forms.
- What can you take from it?
- Design should align with modern ideals of nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a modern ideal?
Another view
It may be too idealistic for practical constraints.
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