#organic architecture

[fashionlandscapeblog]

Javier Senosiain

Nautilus House, México, 2007

[germanpostwarmodern]

House Van Humbeeck (1966-70) in Buggenhout, Belgium, by Renaat Braem

[obsessedbyneon]

Isala Hospital in Zwolle, the Netherlands. Designed by Max van Huut (Alberts & Van Huut) in Anthroposophical style. 2013. Above images taken from the architect's website. Extra:

[keepingitneutral]

Kendrick Bangs Kellogg (1934 – February 16, 2024)

One of the leading pioneers of Organic architecture was Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, an architect from San Diego in the United States of America. Although his first influences came after meeting the man responsible for coining the term “Organic Architecture,” Frank Lloyd Wright, Kellogg’s work, is unique. He believes that great architecture is born out of risks and these risks help make the structure distinctive.

His work can truly make the user experience the space and its surroundings. This experience is so acutely possible because of the detailing that goes into all his designs. Each element awakens different senses. The choice of material helps create a form, that although it might look heavy, instantly connects you to the ground and environment surrounding it.

Despite looking heavy, Kendrick masterfully adds a sense of fluidity into his designs, which bring about a sense of harmony between the structure and its context. Throughout his long and influential career, Kellogg has made many structures ranging from residences to restaurants.

1981 - The Sam Yen House, aka Lotus House, aka Moonlight House, 7799 Starlight Drive, San Diego CA.

[architectureandfilmblog]

"I wish this shelter to blend with the landscape. I will make it of the rock to be found there, of the lumber to be found there, and I will cover it with the vines that are native"

RUSSEL WRIGHT'S MANITOGA (2011)

This short film from Anthropologie explores the beautiful Manitoga, which was created on a ravaged industrial site in Garrison, NY. The land was regenerated by mid century designer Russel Wright and his wife, designer Mary Einstein Wright, to be a home, studio and garden for their family. After Mary's death, buildings were designed with architect David Leavitt.

The site is open to the public as the Russel Wright Design Centre (although currently closed due to winter weather). It also appears in the documentary ART HOUSE (2016). (Image via Dwell)

[upstairsdownstairsandinbetween]

Kendrick Bangs Kellogg (1934 – February 16, 2024)

Kendrick Bangs Kellogg was the pioneer of organic architecture. In the past decades, Kellogg completed over a dozen striking structures (residential and public), each marked with his distinctly curved, irregular, and expressive style. Influenced by his family’s ties to Frederick Law Olmsted, the ‘Father of Landscape Architecture’, Kellogg’s independent architectural journey began after a brief meeting with Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955.

However, unlike Wright and organic architect Bruce Goff, his style explicitly defies categorization, often alluding to a mix of the Sydney Opera House and Stonehenge.

In fact, Kellogg prioritized durability, solidity, and intricacy, a vision reinforced by his collaboration with visionary clients, using high-quality materials like copper and concrete.

Sculpted over 30 years, the Kellogg Doolittle estate in Joshua Tree California is probably the greatest example of organic architecture signed by Kellogg.

[scavengedluxury]

Bodrog department store, Sárospatak, 1983. From the Budapest Municipal Photography Company archive.

[priskeys]

introducing the Cozy Cave!

I made a new base! this build is designed using the 12 principles of Organic architecture. It's up for debate if it actually is "organic architecture"

(i'm not gonna explain all 12 of the principles here, go watch the video linked below for that)

more below the cut!

this was a lot of fun to do, and was desperately needed for a while now. my starter base was cramped full of shulkers with things from previous builds

[doshmanziari]

A few sketches done over the past several days, going over some possibilities for a commissioned piece. Most of the finished work I've done lately has kind of subordinated the architectural elements, so it's been good to reorient my focus. I really enjoy this kind of "exquisite corpse" method of composition; it never stops being exciting to contrast the vernacular with the formal, and seeing what monstrous oddities emerge onto the page.

[fashionlandscapeblog]

Antony Gibbon

Tendril Gallery

[germanpostwarmodern]

Kreisheimathaus (1958-60) in Tecklenburg, Germany, by Karl Brunne

[obsessedbyneon]

'Het Zandkasteel' by Alberts en Van Huut, after thoroughly renovating it for housing and other functions. Luckily, original architect Max van Huut was involved in the process.

Above: the main entrance and lobby. Didn't get to see the International School part (they chopped the building in two parts).

Meandering through the complex, the inner street on the 2nd level connects the ten towers.

Arriving at each of those towers, you are greeted by natural light, sitting elements, art and plants.

Looking up and down the towers:

Like I explained in my previous scan posts, it's built in 1987 in Antroposophical style so 'organic design' is a key element in Het Zandkasteel. You also see that in the details, like mushroom-shaped lamps and no parallel lines:

The coloring of the elevator portals, to know at which tower you have to be, is still there along with the crazy ceiling detail

The (former) boardroom with original wood interior:

The film room (that will be a cinema) with original wood interior:

Some views from the inner street, looking down to some of the plazas:

There are three gardens ON the parking garages underneath. This is the public one:

That's right, big trees on top of parking garages in 1987. Some last portrait pictures:

Myphoto ©obsessedbyneon

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Kendrick Bangs Kellogg (1934 – February 16, 2024)

Kendrick Bangs Kellogg was the pioneer of organic architecture. In the past decades, Kellogg completed over a dozen striking structures (residential and public), each marked with his distinctly curved, irregular, and expressive style. Influenced by his family’s ties to Frederick Law Olmsted, the ‘Father of Landscape Architecture’, Kellogg’s independent architectural journey began after a brief meeting with Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955.

However, unlike Wright and organic architect Bruce Goff, his style explicitly defies categorization, often alluding to a mix of the Sydney Opera House and Stonehenge.

In fact, Kellogg prioritized durability, solidity, and intricacy, a vision reinforced by his collaboration with visionary clients, using high-quality materials like copper and concrete.

Sculpted over 30 years, the Kellogg Doolittle estate in Joshua Tree California is probably the greatest example of organic architecture signed by Kellogg.

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[scavengedluxury]

Makovecz house, Göd, 1989. From the Budapest Municipal Photography Company archive.

[hometoursandotherstuff]

It’s not a house, it’s currently a ceramics atelier (studio) in France designed by the famous duo of architects Pascal Häusermann and Claude Costy, the maestros of organic architecture. Built in 1991, it’s for sale for €740,000 ($784K).  It lends itself to a variety of uses, whether that’s a workshop, an events space or, most likely, a quirky place to live.

You can see all the pottery still inside and it’s pretty spacious.

Looks like they hooked up a heat stove to the original fireplace.

You’d have to work w/the house b/c its curves are here to stay.

The Bubble House is as much a piece of sculpture as it is a house or workspace.

It takes full advantage of the appealing scenery around it with those amazing large rounded bay windows pierced all around the structure.

That must be the kiln.  Look at the area up the stairs- what a great place for a table and chairs.

A large awning extends the roof and houses two doors.

The countryside it’s located in is stunning.

https://www.wowhaus.co.uk/2022/11/08/1970s-atelier-palegre-in-ponsas-southeast-france/