Discover Frank Lloyd Wright's "middle way" in architecture with Kenneth Dahlin's insightful talk and book signing.
Join architect Kenneth Dahlin at Villa Terrace for an insightful exploration of Frank Lloyd Wright's approach to beauty in architecture. Dahlin's talk will highlight Wright's organic architecture as a balanced path between tradition and modernity. With captivating images and thoughtful analysis, this event promises to deepen your appreciation for architectural harmony.
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Dahlin, an award-winning architect, will share ideas from his latest book, connecting Wright's theories to contemporary design challenges. The evening includes a Q&A session and a book signing, offering a chance to engage directly with the author. It's a perfect opportunity for architecture enthusiasts and anyone interested in the aesthetics of space.
Architecture today often swings between two extremes: imitating the past or chasing novelty for its own sake. What if there’s a better route? In this illustrated talk at Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens, architect and author Kenneth Dahlin (PhD, AIA) presents ideas from his book, Frank Lloyd Wright and the Path to Beauty (Routledge), arguing that Wright’s organic architecture offers a “middle way” grounded in harmony and the experience of space. With images of Wright’s work—and select contemporary parallels—Dahlin considers what the recovery of beauty could mean for the buildings and places we inhabit now. Q&A and book signing to follow.
