Design as a Compositional Process: Frank Lloyd Wright versus Shape-Based Design

Architecture as a discipline encompasses a wide range of technical and contextual explorations. This lecture focuses on form and aesthetics in architectural design, examining the work of master architect Frank Lloyd Wright — from his art glass patterns and furniture designs to his iconic buildings — to reveal the preferences and compositional systems that shaped his creative approach. Wright’s design philosophy was not merely about manipulating form; it was a learnable system of composition and aesthetic principles that drove his architectural vision, infusing his work with vitality and coherence.

● This lecture includes:

• An overview of Wright’s design principles

• Architectural drawing exercises

• Case studies analyzing his distinctive design methodology

● Speaker: Lloyd Natof