Interpretations of organic Architecture since the twentieth century
- Vol.86(11), Nov
- Mumbai Indian Institute of Architects 2021
- 21-30p.
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.