Architecture Quote by Frank Lloyd Wright
“So here I stand before you preaching organic architecture: declaring organic architecture to be the modern ideal and the teaching so much needed if we are to see the whole of life, and to now serve the whole of life, holding no traditions essential to the great TRADITION. Nor cherishing any preconceived form fixing upon us either past, present or future, but-instead-exalting the simple laws of common sense-or of super-sense if you prefer-determining form by way of the nature of materials...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Architectural Lecture, 1930s, United States
Advocates design guided by natural material properties, rejecting fixed traditions in favor of common‑sense, responsive forms.
In simple terms: Design should follow material nature, not imposed styles.
Key Takeaway
Embrace material truth in design.
Themes
architecture
design
materiality
tradition
innovation
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- building design
- urban planning
- interior spaces
- educational workshops
- client consultations
Key Concepts
organic architecture
common sense
material properties
Questions to Reflect On
- How can designers balance material honesty with client needs?
- What role does tradition play in modern architecture?
A Different Perspective
May overlook cultural context or functional constraints.
