Architecture

Architecture informed by anthroposophy is distinguished by organic, metamorphic forms that create buildings as living envelopes for human activity. Rudolf Steiner’s design of the two Goetheanum buildings in Dornach, Switzerland — the first (1913-1922) in wood, the second (completed 1928) sculpted in concrete — established an architectural language that continues to influence designers worldwide.

This collection of approximately 30 titles includes Rex Raab’s study of Steiner’s architectural work, photographic documentaries of the Goetheanum, and Steiner’s lectures collected in Architecture as a Synthesis of the Arts (GA 286). Additional titles examine design principles for Waldorf school buildings and how built spaces support human wellbeing and development.

For related explorations of form, see Sculpture & Form. The broader Visual Arts and Arts & Culture categories offer additional context.