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AN EXAMINATION OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S STRUCTURES IN THE INTERACTION OF CINEMA AND ARCHITECTURE

SİNEMA VE MİMARLIK ETKİLEŞİMİNDE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT YAPILARININ İNCELENMESİ

Merve Güler(YOZGAT BOZOK UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-7271-7524
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2026-05-11
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Ultimately, the study demonstrates that architecture can function as an independent "character" in film, and that Wright's designs become decisive elements shaping the interaction between spatial perception and narrative.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study comprehensively explores the interdisciplinary interaction between cinema and architecture through the concept of "space." Architecture is not merely a technical field that constructs physical structures; it is also an art form imbued with aesthetic, cultural, and emotional meanings.
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⚙️Variables:Sinema · Mimari Mekân · Mekânsal Algı

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This study comprehensively explores the interdisciplinary interaction between cinema and architecture through the concept of "space." Architecture is not merely a technical field that constructs physical structures; it is also an art form imbued with aesthetic, cultural, and emotional meanings. Cinema, on the other hand, is a powerful representational tool that reproduces the visual, narrative, and emotional dimensions of these spaces. By examining the cinematic representations of Frank Lloyd Wright's Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Ennis House, and the Marin County Municipal Center, the research aims to reveal the multilayered role of architectural space within cinematic narrative. A qualitative research method was adopted, and relevant film scenes were analyzed using descriptive analysis. Each structure's architectural form, narrative function in the film, its relationship with the characters, and its emotional impact on the audience were individually evaluated. The findings demonstrate that Wright's organic architectural approach is used in film not only as an aesthetic backdrop but also as a dynamic element supporting thematic depth, atmosphere, and character development. Ultimately, the study demonstrates that architecture can function as an independent "character" in film, and that Wright's designs become decisive elements shaping the interaction between spatial perception and narrative.

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Bu çalışma, sinema ve mimarlık arasındaki disiplinlerarası etkileşimi “mekân” kavramı üzerinden kapsamlı biçimde ele almaktadır. Mimarlık, yalnızca fiziksel yapılar inşa eden bir teknik alan değil, aynı zamanda estetik, kültürel ve duygusal anlamlar taşıyan bir sanat dalıdır. Sinema ise bu mekânların görsel, anlatısal ve duygusal boyutlarını yeniden üreten güçlü bir temsil aracıdır. Araştırma, Frank Lloyd Wright’ın “Solomon R. Guggenheim Müzesi”, “Ennis Evi” ve “Marin İlçe Belediye Merkezi” yapılarının sinemadaki temsillerini inceleyerek, mimari mekânın sinemasal anlatı içindeki çok katmanlı rolünü ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Nitel araştırma yöntemi benimsenmiş, ilgili film sahneleri betimsel analiz yöntemiyle çözümlenmiştir. Her bir yapının mimari biçimi, filmdeki anlatıs”al işlevi, karakterlerle kurduğu ilişki ve izleyici üzerindeki duygusal etkisi ayrı ayrı değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular, Wright’ın organik mimarlık anlayışının sinemada yalnızca estetik bir arka plan değil, aynı zamanda tematik derinliği, atmosferi ve karakter inşasını destekleyen dinamik bir unsur olarak kullanıldığını göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak çalışma, mimarlığın sinemada bağımsız bir “karakter” olarak işlev kazanabileceğini ve Wright’ın tasarımlarının mekânsal algı ile anlatı arasındaki etkileşimi biçimlendiren belirleyici unsurlar haline geldiğini ortaya koymaktadır.

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Kavasoğulları, A. K., Güler, M. (2026). AN EXAMINATION OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S STRUCTURES IN THE INTERACTION OF CINEMA AND ARCHITECTURE. Tasarım Mimarlık ve Mühendislik Dergisi, Sayı: 1. https://doi.org/10.59732/dae.1811490

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