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Organic Architecture
DESIGN STYLES & MOVEMENTSintermediate
Definition
An architectural philosophy emphasizing harmony between building and nature, developed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Organic architecture features flowing spaces, natural materials, and integration with landscape.
Example
Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater (1935) exemplifies organic architecture with its cantilevered terraces that extend over the waterfall, creating unity with the natural landscape.