Frank Lloyd Wright's 1908 text "In The Cause of Architecture" addresses two main issues with contemporary architecture: overdesigning buildings and prioritizing aesthetics over functionality. Wright proposes a design strategy of simplicity, with an emphasis on designing only necessary spaces, selecting materials and colors that harmonize with the site, and integrating openings and furniture into the overall architectural design. The key image that relates to Wright's theories is a building with clean, simple lines that respects the site context through its material and color scheme, representing an integrated, unoverdesigned design.

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Synopsis No 2: URBANISM
Name:
1. Cynthia Lee Siaw Wun
2. Surayyn Selvan
3. Xavier Ooi Win Yang
4. Yaseen Syed
Text: In The Cause of Architecture
Author: Frank Lloyd Wright
Year Written: 1908
Purpose of the theory (Please tick X; you may tick more than one box)
X Identifying an issue or problem within the contemporary context
X Analyzing an architecture to identify a problem or solve a problem
Solving an issue in a broader context outside of architecture: presenting a theory/manifesto
Solving an issue within the context of architecture: presenting a design method
Solving an issue within the context of architecture: presenting a theory
Others:
Please complete the following:
What are the issues
addressed?
1. Putting too much thought into design – Overdesigning
2. Prioritizing the aesthetic of a building
What are the design
methods/strategy/theories
proposed?
1. Design necessary spaces
2. Openings and furniture should be designed together
with the architecture
3. Buildings must sit in harmony with the site ( colour
scheme and materials )
4. Simplicity in design
Relate the text to
architectural/urban forms
by illustrating one key
image.
Justify the selection.
1. Clean simple lines
2. Respects the site context (Material and colour scheme)
3. Well integrated design