Fallingwater Retreat: A Friends and Family Architectural Symposium

Join the AIANY Committee on Residential Architecture, in collaboration with the Fallingwater Institute, for an immersive and interactive weekend at Fallingwater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We're inviting design professionals to join us—on their own or with friends and family of all ages—on October 11–12 to explore the principles of organic architecture expressed in Fallingwater, perceived by many as Frank Lloyd Wright's crowning achievement built in 1935 in rural southwestern Pennsylvania. Through an intensive exploration of this landmark structure, attendees will learn how and why organically inspired architecture, in harmony with its natural habitat, continues to captivate generations and inspire awe.

Fallingwater stands as one of the most recognizable and admired designs for homes and gardens globally, having inspired many poets, playwrights, novelists, and artists to reflect on the qualities of nature that make life truly worth living. Why are we so captivated by the woodlands, waterways, and cliffs that inspired the construction of this cantilevered, stone-and-glass shelter? This symposium delves deeper into the profound impact of organic architecture on our cultural development as a nation. 

Even if you’ve already experienced Fallingwater, this symposium is uniquely designed to allow design professionals to bring friends, family, and children for a multigenerational learning event.