Organic Architecture

Organic architecture is a design philosophy that emphasizes the integration of buildings with their
natural surroundings, creating harmonious and holistic environments. It seeks to mimic the forms,
patterns, and processes found in nature, promoting sustainability, functionality, and visual appeal.

Principals of organic architecture

➢ Integration: Buildings should be integrated
with their natural surroundings, responding to
the site's topography, climate, and vegetation.
➢ Natural Materials: The use of natural
Function Localism
materials, such as wood, stone, and earth, is
favored to create a sense of warmth and
connection to the environment.
➢ Spatial Flow: Spaces should flow
Harmony organically, with fluid transitions and
Sustainability with
nature interconnectedness, creating a sense of
harmony and unity
Natural ➢ Functionality: Organic architecture
Material prioritizes functionality, ensuring that
buildings meet the needs of their occupants
while maintaining a connection to nature.
➢ Sustainability: The use of sustainable design
practices, energy-efficient systems, and
passive design strategies is essential to
minimize the environmental impact of
buildings.

organic architecture Pioneers

Fallingwater Pennsylvania, USA
Gaudí was a the Lotus House in California
a self-taught American
Spanish architect architect with a very distinct
known for his design style that evolved
unique style that constantly. His style, which is
combined Gothic eclectic, came into the
and Art Nouveau spotlight in the 1940s
elements with Goff's organic designs often
incorporated unconventional
organic forms.
materials and forms

known for his innovative

is widely regarded as work in organic
the father of organic architecture. He has built
architecture. a distinctive buildings
that incorporate organic
His Fallingwater in
principles. His designs
Pennsylvania, USA, often feature sculptural
is a true classic of forms that harmoniously
organic architecture. blend with the natural
environment. Shin'enKan,Bartlesville,Oklahoma