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Architecture

Learn about renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright and create a paper sculpture inspired by his iconic Fallingwater house. Explore architectural terms and design elements while honing cutting and gluing skills.

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Architecture

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  1. Architecture Discuss… • Architects design structures • Architects consider the site • Façade = front of a building • Parts of a Home (entrance, windows, porch, roof, chimney, decorative features like pillars, columns, window boxes…)

  2. Architect “Fallingwater” House by Frank Lloyd Wright 1935 (Pennsylvania) Frank Lloyd Wright • Born in 1867 • Famous American Architect • Designed more than 1000 structures, with more than 500 of them built • Designed his structures to fit into the location/environment

  3. Paper Sculpture…Homes & Our Community Art Supplies: • Paper Bags • Newspaper for ‘stuffing’ • Stapler • Construction Paper Scraps • Large paper for ‘base’ • Scissors • Glue • Markers Idea & Images retrieved March 2013 from http://snippetygibbet.blogspot.ca/2011/02/first-grade-architecture.html

  4. Paper Sculpture…Homes & Our Community Process… • Decide on the size/shape you want; ‘stuff’, fold the top & staple the bag. • Design a roof, add detail with marker and glue it on. • Cut out shapes to use as architectural elements. Draw lines & shapes with markers to add details before gluing on. • Situate your building and add ‘landscape’ shapes and details. Idea & Images retrieved March 2013 from http://snippetygibbet.blogspot.ca/2011/02/first-grade-architecture.html

  5. Paper Sculpture…Homes & Our Community I Can… • Use paper to create a 3D building • Practice proper cutting & gluing skills • Include architectural detail • Describe the sculpture I create (e.g. with reference to use of architectural terms such as door, window, roof, facade…; artistic intent, challenges encountered, best part…)

  6. Picture Books about Architecture

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