ON GOOGLE LOGO FOR FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BIRTHDAY

"the next one"...

was the apparent reply when Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867-April 9, 1959), when asked about his favorite project.  In time, there'd be over 420 buildings to choose from, and Google has picked two of my favorites to adorn their logo today on his birthday.

I've written in the past about Google doing cool logos on special days, but they've outdone themselves here.

FLW's Guggenheim Museum (1959) in New York, and Falling Water (1935) in Pennsylvania are likely the most recognized of his works (see originals below).  As Answers.com notes,

Wright practiced what is known as organic architecture, an architecture that evolves naturally out of the context, most importantly for him the relationship between the site and the building. In this, he was heavily influenced by American furniture maker and architect Gustav Stickley.

Stickley, who was a furniture maker, famous for his Mission Revival Style, as well as an architect.  Again, from Answers.com, Stickley believed:

• A house ought to be constructed in harmony with its landscape, with special attention paid to selecting local materials;
• An open floor plan would encourage family interaction and eliminate unnecessary barriers;
• Built-in bookcases and benches were practical and ensured that the house would not be completely reliant on furniture from outside;
• Exposed structural elements, light fixtures, and hardware are all considered to be decorative; and
• Artificial light should be kept to a minimum, so large groupings of windows were necessary to bring in light.

A lot of this may seem commonplace and common sense today, but was a radical departure from conventional thinking in its time.

Both men's work have been long-time favorites of mine and have influenced all the places I've called home over the last 25 years.  Luckily, my wife likes their work as well.

If you'd like to learn more about FLW, here is a good selection of books from Amazon, as well as a cool site to explore.

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