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The latest generation of designs that are drawn from the natural world.
By Paul Makovsky
October 2002
Designers and architects have long taken their inspiration from nature,
borrowing its biological forms and processes. The impressive roster of
twentieth-century proponents of organic design includes Frank Lloyd
Wright, Antoni Gaud', Santiago Calatrava, and Wendell Castle.
Characterized by free-flowing curves, expressive patterns, and superior
craftsmanship, organic design has helped to free us from excruciating
right-angle chairs and life inside the minimalist Modern box. Today
designers who use high-tech tools such as computers, rapid prototyping,
and high-precision manufacturing technology to achieve such forms are
more connected than ever to the environment. Because they see design
holistically, they are using innovative, ecologically sound, and
resource-efficient materials. The range and vitality of the products
shown here demonstrate that design--like nature itself--is a limitless
source of new ideas.
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