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http://architecture.about.com/od/20thcenturytrends/ig/Modern-Architecture/Organic.htmGallery Index: Picture Dictionary of Modern Architecture

Organic ArchitecturePicture Dictionary of ModernArchitecture: OrganicDesigned by Jorn Utzon, the Sydney Opera House in Australia

is an example of Organic architecture.

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The Sydney Opera House, designed by Jrn Utzon,winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2003

Photo by David Messent, courtesy of Jrn Utzon/UtzonArchitects and the Pritzker Prize CommitteeFrank Lloyd Wright said that all architecture is organic, and the

Art Nouveau architects of the early twentieth century

incorporated curving, plant-like shapes into their designs. But in
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the later half of the twentieth century, Modernist architects took

the concept of organic architecture to new heights. By using new

forms of concrete and cantilever trusses, architects could create

swooping arches without visible beams or pillars.

Organic buildings are never linear or rigidly geometric. Instead,

wavy lines and curved shapes suggest natural forms.

Examples of Organic Modernism:

Frank Lloyd Wright used shell-like spiral forms when hedesigned theSolomon R. Guggenheim Museumin NewYork City

Artist and architectural designer used ocean motifs when hedesignedSea Ranch Chapelin Gualala, California

Architect Eero Saarinen is known for designing grand bird-like buildings such as theTWA terminalat New York's

Kennedy Airport andDulles Airportnear Washington D.C.

Architect Jorn Utzon borrowed shell-like forms fortheSydney Opera Housein Australia.

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