Organic Architecture

Harmony with nature.

Overview

Organic architecture, using natural materials, integrates buildings with environment, 20th century.

Core Characteristics

• Blends with natural surroundings.
• Fluid, organic forms.
• Environmental aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Fallingwater (USA, 1935).
• Sydney Opera House (Australia, 1973).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th century.
• Residential, Civic: Various typologies.
• Organic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Promotes environmental harmony.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Site Integration (technique), Environmentalism (theory), Form (element), Modernism (movement)