Interpretations of organic Architecture since the twentieth century
By: Sachade, Devansi
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Contributor(s): Holey, Amol.
Publisher: Mumbai Indian Institute of Architects 2021Edition: Vol.86(11), Nov.Description: 21-30p.Subject(s): ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)Online resources: Click here
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Journal of the Indian institute of architects :(JIIA)Summary: This study defines the essential elements of the concept of
organic architecture. Definitions of organic architecture put down
by architects of the twentieth century and its varied features
materializing in the works of these architects have been studied to
understand the origin and development of this term in the field of
architecture.
The latter part of the paper deals with the varied implementation
of organic architecture from pioneer architect Frank Lloyd Wright
to Nari Gandhi, who was the first architect to practice this style in
India. Works of Ar. Shirish Beri have also been studied. The regional,
contextual and individual variations seen in the organic concept
have been analysed and inferred accordingly.
The study concludes that a concept as vast as organic architecture
cannot be fully defined. Frank Lloyd Wright first proposed the
term organic architecture but the connotations varied amongst
architects. Their structures were in contrast to each other but
still could be classified under the same form of architecture. Two
distinct variations, wherein a structure followed geometry and
merged with the surroundings while the other followed free forms
standing unique of their surroundings were observed. Nature was
the sole source of inspiration but the elements that created the
stimuli were variegated.
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This study defines the essential elements of the concept of
organic architecture. Definitions of organic architecture put down
by architects of the twentieth century and its varied features
materializing in the works of these architects have been studied to
understand the origin and development of this term in the field of
architecture.
The latter part of the paper deals with the varied implementation
of organic architecture from pioneer architect Frank Lloyd Wright
to Nari Gandhi, who was the first architect to practice this style in
India. Works of Ar. Shirish Beri have also been studied. The regional,
contextual and individual variations seen in the organic concept
have been analysed and inferred accordingly.
The study concludes that a concept as vast as organic architecture
cannot be fully defined. Frank Lloyd Wright first proposed the
term organic architecture but the connotations varied amongst
architects. Their structures were in contrast to each other but
still could be classified under the same form of architecture. Two
distinct variations, wherein a structure followed geometry and
merged with the surroundings while the other followed free forms
standing unique of their surroundings were observed. Nature was
the sole source of inspiration but the elements that created the
stimuli were variegated.
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