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SAMARA EDUCATION SERIES Spring 2001 |
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Use of Building Materials |
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Philosophy of Materials Gary Stair Interpreter |
![]() Harmonious Design |
Trueness of Materials In SAMARA we see these principles readily in a number of ways and manners. The floor is concrete that houses the homes heating system. The floor and foundation are solid and functional, yet provide form and harmony with room design arrangements. Broad, glass window screens in the living area allow for a panoramic view of nature outside. We note that whenever glass is used, in general it is from foot to ceiling in its installation. Almost as an afterthought do we realize that the cantilevered roof floating over our head and projecting to the outside. Mitered glass make corner walls disappear, and banded warm mahogany wood in a horizontal arrangements trick our eye in dimensions of length and space. We should notice the trueness of materials as well, for when we see brick inside SAMARA, we can rest assured that masonry brick is on the outside as well. We notice no painted surfaces within the home - a symbol of the trueness of materials used. |
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