Television is bubble-gum for the mind.
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So here I stand before you preaching organic architecture: declaring organic architecture to be the modern ideal.
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What this quote means
Frank Lloyd Wright advocates for architectural designs that harmonize with nature, viewing them as the ideal approach to modern architecture.
In this quote, Frank Lloyd Wright emphasizes his belief in the importance of organic architecture, which seeks to create structures that are in harmony with their natural surroundings. By declaring it the 'modern ideal,' he suggests that architecture should not only serve functional purposes but also embrace natural forms, materials, and the environment, creating a seamless connection between buildings and the land they occupy.
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Example use cases
In a conference on sustainable design, discussing Frank Lloyd Wright's approach to organic architecture.
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