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ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE

Adherence to the principles of organic architecture


as set forth by Frank Lloyd Wright and Bruce Goff.

Organic architecture is a living architecture.


The essence lies in the modeling of the space within.

BEAUTY A Building becomes a Work of


Architecture when it fulfills and
transcends the requirements of
practicality into the subjective realm
of beauty.
CONCEPTION A Work of Architecture is a true
organism, inspired from the seed of
an idea, nurtured with loving care,
and brought into the full flowering of
life.
MUSIC A Work of Architecture is a symphony
of materials, composed to inspire the
listener with passages ranging from
simple harmonies to magnificent
grandeur, from rest and repose to the
exotic heights that stir the hearts of
mankind.
ROMANCE A Work of Architecture is a delight, a
joy to behold, to use and to become a
part of.
INTEGRITY A Work of Architecture proclaims a
beauty of its own. It is free from the
chains of past styles and current fads.
The various materials used express
the beauty inherent within. There is
no sham or pretense.
INDIGENOUS A Work of Architecture is a part of the
site, not merely a structure placed
upon the site.
NATURE

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A Work of Architecture is at one with


Nature.
TIME A Work of Architecture, while an
expression of its time in history, has a
timeless quality that retains and
enhances its beauty with the passing
of years.
MYSTERY A Work of Architecture has an aspect
of mystery that intrigues the human
mind to explore for new beauties
inherent within the work.
ENHANCEMENT A Work of Architecture enriches its
community, the neighborhood and the
lives of those who encounter it.
APPEAL A Work of Architecture has universal
appeal and expresses the joy of
living. Its enjoyment is not limited to a
small band of asthetes and ascetics.
CREATION A Work of Architecture is an
expression of the highest values of its
culture, inspired by the creative
imagination of the architect, and
incorporating the dreams and
aspirations of those who will use it. It
demostrates a faith in mankind to rise
above all degrading and destructive
forces.

Joseph Henry Wythe --


Architect

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