![]() A great deal of organic (/green) architecture, which now seems to be more popular than ever, revolves around the idea that the application of curvilinear surfaces in architectural design has a positive effect on human emotions and well-being. After all, there are no straight lines in nature. It has been stated over and over how much more compatible the free-flowing curved forms are to the human body and mind compared to rectilinear forms of modern architecture. There were counter-movements to follow modernists aspirations.įallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1937, a prime example of his Organic style photo by wallygĪmong other features postmodernists rejected, there were straight lines and angular forms. However, there’s no guarantee that people will feel good in a home designed to speak clearly and honestly of its time, a home that’s an embodiment of the architect’s ideals. Edith Farnsworth’s infamous lawsuit against Mies van der Rohe spoke very loudly about her dissatisfaction with what was critically proclaimed to be a masterpiece of modern architecture. In spite of my initaial lack of interest, I eventually fell in love with it.Ĭontemporary homes in the South of England, clearly influenced by modernist ideals photo by clickclickjim ![]() It wasn’t until I learnt about the philosophy behind it, that I started to see it as not boring, but pure not cold, but honest and not depressing, but rather idealistic. Even more, you fall crazily in love with them.įarnsworth house, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1951, an icon of 20th century modern architecture photo by andrewzahnĪnd this is how I’d describe my love for modernist minimalistic design with its straight lines and rectilinear shapes. Then there are others, who make a lousy first impression – they seem boring and cold, but when you get to know them, they grow on you. They seem somewhat familiar and are easy to love from the first sight. Loving works of architecture is, in a way, like loving people – some are cute, interesting, not too strange, and appear warm and friendly. ![]()
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