Frank Lloyd Wright

Introduction – Task – Process – Resources – Evaluation - Conclusion

Introduction

Who is Frank Lloyd Wright and what impact did he have in history? He is a well known and famous architect. He had an ability to utilize different materials bringing the outdoors in. His interiors were designed with the main structure in mind without consideration for a persons comfort.

For more than 70 years, Frank Lloyd Wright showed his countrymen new ways to build their homes and see the world around them. He created some of the most monumental, and some of the most intimate spaces in America. He designed everything: banks and resorts, office buildings and churches, a filling station and a synagogue, a beer garden and an art museum. From his first house to his final masterpiece, follow Frank Lloyd Wright’s extraordinary career, his life, and 20th century American architecture.

Task

Frank Lloyd Wright needs a new assistant. He will expect you to be familiar with his designs and philosophies. It will be necessary to search the internet to learn about his various designs. He will expect you to have ideas for a new design for a building and its interior furnishings at CSUS. This design will reflect Frank Lloyd Wrights style.

Process

You will research the sights below.

Write a short report with images of what you read.

Do word associations to help with Brain Storming.

Begin sketching designs, pulling from words from your word association, for a new building that reflects Frank Lloyd Wrights style.

These sketches will be scanned and included with your short report.

Choose and refine your best 5 sketches that will also be scanned and included with your report.

Choose and refine your best 2 sketches that will also be scanned and included with your report.

Refine the best 2 sketches.

Resources

http://www.pbs.org/flw/

http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/lb/main/crm/photoalbums/flw/flwmain.html

http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/flw/flw.html

Evaluation

The project will be graded on proof of the design process i.e.

Research

Word Association

Brainstorm-sketches

Refine 5 good sketches

Refine best 2 sketches

Conclusion

The goal of this assignment is to create a better awareness of Frank Lloyd Wright and the impact that he had in the 20^th century. He had the ability to take materials of any type and create beautiful designs. New materials such, as cement, glass, and various metals, were used creatively to address the needs for the new century.

Examples of Frank Lloyd Wrights Buildings

Oak Park

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Larkin Building

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Taliesin

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Imperial Hotel

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