Another way that architects combine the genius of nature's patterns and schemes into their own visions is by using natural materials and organically inspired ornamentation to enhance architecture.
The Art Nouveau movement, initiated in Europe in the late 1800's/early 1900's, was based on using natural, organic embellishment in lavish ways to adorn architecture. Plasterwork, stone carvings, metal work and wood compositions resembled sinuous vines, stylized flowers, idealized forms that appeared to grow around a window, doorway or facade of a building. These present as architectural embroidery: so fanciful and fluid are the designs.
Art Nouveau is wonderfully evident in the lobby of this Berlin building. The art tracery of the metal doors echoes the back garden, which can be seen through the hallway. The use of marble with its naturally veined organic markings adds to the Art Nouveau design of the interior. Plaster frieze work is in wonderful accord with the natural architectural theme of the space. Finally, the lights and darks mirror nature's contrasts to create beauty and graceful style.
To read more about Art Nouveau Architecture and Design visit these links:
http://www.art-nouveau-around-the-world.org/en/artistes/vandevelde.htm
http://justvienna.com/vienna-culture/otto-wagner-art-nouveau-architecture
http://www.fin-de-siecle-museum.be/en/the-musee-fin-de-siecle-museum/art-nouveau-architecture
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