The "greatest" modern architect, father of Organic Architecture. Contrast with Christopher Alexander, father of Pattern Language.
I added the quotes to greatest above. If you read the lists under Good Architect Bad Architect and honestly apply them to Frank you would have to call him a Bad Architect. But his architecture has been applauded world wide. This raises the question, "Which type of Architect produces the best architecture?" in either software or buildings. History of both fields suggests that Bad Architect s are in the lead. -- Third Wave Dave
Frank Lloyd Wright built the S.C. Johnson office building in Racine Wisconsin. A graceful highrise made of brick and glass. He also designed the futuristic office furniture to go in the building.
Standing alone, it is a beautiful building. Unfortunately, it is smack dab in the middle of the S.C. Johnson factory campus and it is surrounded by some of the most drab, depressing architecture of the last 100 years. In the context of its environment, it looks horrible. Or at least tragic.
Meanwhile, inside, the roof leaks. Wright seems to have a problem keeping water out of his buildings; see also Falling Water.
See other great architects Mies Van Der Rohe, Le Corbusier.
Quote: Understanding Is Love.
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