The Architecture of John Lautner. The Space that Disappears

The current paper presents immersive and cinematic space experiences of some of the most renowned buildings of John Lautner, which challenge the conventional approaches of form and space.

Lautner’s concept the space that disappears describes the fluidity and subtle connections between interiors and natural surroundings, the flowing of spatial sequences pointed with unexpected viewpoints and dynamic light composition, that create a sense of movement and visual intrigue within his architecture.

John Lautner, one of the most visionary and innovative architects of the 20th century, has been acknowledged for his radical and futurist design approach, which gave specific attention to structure, site, space, and materiality. He was a disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin (1933 - 1938), then built a remarkable career spanning nearly six decades, developing his own sophisticated style, characterized by fantasy and minimalism. Lautner valued his vision on architectural notions as total concept and organic architectural unity, which he had learned from his great master.

Through a passion for technique and engineering, concurrently with mastery of creating spaces that are both atmospheric and functional, he created an experiential and visually exciting architecture that remains revolutionary and impressive even today. Standing as some of the most iconic and extravagant architectural locations in Los Angeles, the buildings of John Lautner have been intensively featured in the Hollywood film and show industry. His futuristic volumes and cinematic spaces have been providing spectacular architectural settings for the stories on screens.