Interview with Frank Lloyd Wright

Larry Lafer interviews Frank Lloyd Wright following his talk to students at the American Institute of Architects meeting at Convention Hall. Wright is asked about his definition of an architect and his views about the future of architecture, he replies that "An architect is the pattern giver of a civilizationthe form giver." He believes that architects are too educated and do not have enough experience, resulting in a superficial chasing after effects. He notes that he is afraid that the profession at the present time is at rather a low ebb. Lot of youth now entering profession so we can hope for quality over quantityquantity can be modified by quality. Democracy can only survive with qu...