Frank Lloyd Wright often described his own work as “organic”,
this is not to suggest all materials used in the manufacturing of the build are
naturally sources and unaltered by human tampering. But his Architecture is
formed through abstraction inspired solely by the surrounding environment. In my opinion Wright takes consideration to
reflection in each architectural development he carries forward. His designs
regularly reflect characteristics of the surrounding land, not in a literal
sense but his abstraction lends itself to imitate the surroundings. For example,
Falling Water, one of his more recognised pieces, this particular design
incorporates stones to replicate that of those derived from the surrounding
area, including the incorporation of the waterfall itself- not only complimenting
the architecture but allowing the architecture to become a part of the nature.
“No house should ever be
on a hill or on anything. It should be of the hill. Belonging to it. Hill and
house should live together each the happier for the other.”
I feel that this technique
coined by Wright is a vital consideration in any Architects work, abstraction
in the rarest of forms is a bold statement, the uncommon shapes and colour
schemes often work well to produce inspiring architecture. Yet arguably, many
areas have such natural beauty about them that the abstract link with the
natural world is not just a comfortably balance but a pivotal one that creates
astounding work. 
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