Great piece, as always. With regard to architecture owing much to modern humanity, I am reminded of Duke Ellington’s comment about music: “There are only two kinds of music: good and bad.”
At the same time, I think of architects (like FLW) as I do others who are creative: that they sometimes create things that endure because their creation touches us in a profound way, and that they reasonably deserve to be celebrated for that.
Reminded me of a friend's 'hunt camp' in the PA Sproul Forest in the hills, beautiful vistas, with its huge rattlesnakes, beautiful forests and pure water streams flowing right out of the ground.
Loved your interpretation of the “compression and release” theory: As I understand it, the living room is made the lovelier by the unpleasantness of getting to it.
Architects are mere craftsmen who owe “modern humanity” an explanation? Now there’s a can of worms. Your most courageous post yet, Paul!
Sorry that it’s coming to an end. Great trip. Good on you!
One of my most loved architects ... I have been to Wisconsin and Phoenix to see his homes
Great piece, as always. With regard to architecture owing much to modern humanity, I am reminded of Duke Ellington’s comment about music: “There are only two kinds of music: good and bad.”
At the same time, I think of architects (like FLW) as I do others who are creative: that they sometimes create things that endure because their creation touches us in a profound way, and that they reasonably deserve to be celebrated for that.
Another beauty, Paul.
Hmm interesting place.
Reminded me of a friend's 'hunt camp' in the PA Sproul Forest in the hills, beautiful vistas, with its huge rattlesnakes, beautiful forests and pure water streams flowing right out of the ground.
Thanks for sharing!
Loved your interpretation of the “compression and release” theory: As I understand it, the living room is made the lovelier by the unpleasantness of getting to it.
Thanks!