Residential

Buildings designed for living and habitation.

Overview

Residential architecture uses wood and modular design for houses and apartments to support daily living.

Core Characteristics

• Comfort and functionality.
• Private and communal spaces.
• Adaptable designs.

Notable Examples

• Fallingwater (USA, 1937, organic residence).
• Villa Savoye (France, 1931, modernist home).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Residential focus.
• Global: Universal application.
• Organic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Frank Lloyd Wright, it shapes modern housing.

Related Concepts & Architects

Le Corbusier (related architect), Functionalism (theory), Space (element), Modernism (movement)