World Heritage Site: The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
Publication Year: 2023
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE51636163D3
Summary
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin, inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, exemplifies his concept of organic architecture—a design philosophy that achieves symbiosis between building and landscape. This study reveals how Taliesin transcends traditional architectural forms by harmonizing with its mineral, vegetal, and animal environment, creating a homological relationship rather than an analogical one. The research analyzes the aesthetic and spatial impacts of this synergy on visitors, focusing on Wright’s design principles and the empathetic responses evoked by the building's views. By examining Taliesin’s integration with its site, the study underscores the transformative potential of architecture in shaping human experience through sensory engagement.
Citation
Jobert, B. (2023). En ligne ! Revue de L’art, N° 221(3), 5–7. https://doi.org/10.3917/rda.221.0005
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