HOUSE ON THE FALLING WATER IntroductionFrank Lloyd Wright has been called "one of America's greatest architects as well as an art dealer who produced numerous buildings, including houses, resorts, gardens, office buildings, churches, banks and museums. Wright was the first architect to pursue a truly organic philosophy of architecture that responds to the symphonies and harmonies of human habitats with their natural world. He was the apprentice of the "father of Modernism" Louis Sullivan, and was also one of the most influential architects of 20th century America, Wright is idealistic with the use of elemental themes and natural materials (stone, wood and water), the use of sky and prairie, as well as the use of geometric lines in the design of buildings. He also defined a building as 'site-appropriate' if it is in harmony with its natural environment, with the landscape (Larkin and Brooks, 1993). Frank Lloyd Wright was rooted in Nature; he called it organic. At the heart of his work was simplicity, harmony, unity and integrity" (Lind, C., 1992). His works totally reflected and enhanced the environment of nature on the site, the whole idea of a house could be maintained forever. change when it is his design. It was possible to build Wright's architectural achievements in simplicity and unity supported by the construction method and similar materials; Reinforced concrete, sheet metal, sheet glass and plastic architect offered a building with a relationship between architecture and landscape, even with the community. Many designs nowadays are influenced by Wright's modern styles, this well-known architect has many influences that have become his principles his exemplary teacher...... middle of paper......y”.ConclusionIn conclusion, Wright had successfully overcome his vision of destroying the rigid, boxy style of 19th century architecture and perfecting his idea of what a house should look like; be in harmony with nature. As already mentioned, despite many technical problems, he recognized the young architects; even a house requires constant attention (Stungo, N., 1999). Wright's ideal of bringing man closer to nature has inspired many architects to this day, Wright to his students "The fall of water is one of the great blessings to experience." Indeed, his admirers never stop praising his works; Cliff Hickman said passionately, “I had never seen anything so beautiful… Again and again I returned to the photograph of the Fallingwater House, the most illustrious of all Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpieces” (Hickman, C., n.d.).
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