Tuesday, April 17, 2012

The Genius of Frank Lloyd Wright

     This image is of the interior of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin that Frank Lloyd Wright began, and which was completed after his death. Here is the example of Wright's genius as a designer and architect. What a beautiful center of religious devotion this church exudes. Light is an important part of the architecture, as important as the brick and mortar. Light surrounds the entire interior of the ceiling,which is a dome that stretches 100 feet across.This is environmental harmony and I love the symmetrical design, which includes the very center of the church. I appreciate the plants and hanging greenery that also has an organic feeling like the circular lights. This is the kind of church where you can be a part of the spiritual nexus of one's religious beliefs, and celebrate the beauty between heaven and earth. 
       The goldish yellow tones are balanced well with the dark fabric of the pews,adding to the symmetry of the building itself. The church has been called a "jewel of faith", and is an important example of Wright's career as an architect and designer. It's remarkable he first conceived this idea inside his mind and then plotted it out mathematically. Very masterful. and hopefully this church will endure time as well and be a part of the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright.

1 comment:

  1. I cannot decide whether the inside or outside is more inspiring. Wright is such a man of genius.

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