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Initial Research: Frank Lloyd Wright

I am working on an architecture project where I am designing a modern treehouse and studying the works of Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright was a renowned architect who created buildings that blended harmoniously with their surroundings. He famously promoted the "organic architecture" concept, which focused on designing buildings in sync with nature. His significant achievements included his innovative designs and efficient space utilisation. Wright is considered the "greatest American architect of all time" (by the American Institute of Architects) after spending seven decades in the field before he died in 1959. (2023) Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

During Wright's time, most Americans preferred European-style buildings, which he found unacceptable. He believed architecture was the "mother of all the arts" and should reflect and celebrate the country's unique character, landscape, people, and democratic ideals. Wright's love for his country and passion for promoting genuinely American architecture remained with him throughout his life. 


Affleck House

This is a one-story design with no attic to reduce space and cost. The kitchen, living and dining areas blend in a single open space, with large windows accentuating the spaciousness. The central living space spans a 40-foot-wide ravine. The bedroom wing culminates in a master suite on the ground level. The Affleck family lived here until the early 1970s, and in 1978, they donated the house to Lawrence Technological University as an educational resource.


Fallingwater

Fallingwater, a masterpiece by Frank Lloyd Wright, is a unique architectural gem. It is built using reinforced concrete "trays" anchored to natural rock and cantilevered terraces made of local sandstone that seem to float above the stream. The living room, dining room, and first-floor entry merge into one open space, with glass walls providing a stunning landscape view. In 1938, Wright designed additional guest quarters on the hillside above the main house. The Kaufmann family donated the property and surrounding land to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in 1963, which opened it as a museum in 1964. Fallingwater has welcomed over five million visitors.(2023) Encyclopædia Britannica


Modern Treehouse

The research on Frank Lloyd Wright's work is beneficial in understanding my project. The modern and natural concept that Wright uses is very similar to my idea for my project. I deeply admire Wright's work and how he perceives different perspectives and brings his ideas to life.

REFERENCES

About Frank Lloyd Wright (2023) Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Available at: https://franklloydwright.org/frank-lloyd-wright/ (Accessed: 27 October 2023).

Frank Lloyd Wright (2023) Encyclopædia Britannica. Available at: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frank-Lloyd-Wright (Accessed: 27 October 2023). 

Modern Treehouse by CreativeHabbit on DeviantArt (no date) by CreativeHabbit on DeviantArt. Available at: https://www.deviantart.com/creativehabbit/art/Modern-Treehouse-936789621 (Accessed: 27 October 2023).

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