Genesis Architecture Lectures
“Wright at Night” EVENING AT GOLDEN RONDELLE
June 8, 2026 | SC Johnson Golden Rondelle Theater
On June 8, 2026, Dr. Ken Dahlin, AIA, NCARB, was the featured speaker at the historic Golden Rondelle Theater for SC Johnson’s prestigious Community Interest series, delivering a keynote presentation titled "The Relevance of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Organic Architecture to Contemporary Culture: Beauty, Wholeness, and the Next Generation." Introduced by SC Johnson’s Michelle Sweetman, Dr. Dahlin shared his deep expertise in organic design philosophies, demonstrating how Wright’s principles of "Nature" and structural unity remain vital answers to modern architectural and cultural challenges. Highlighting Genesis Architecture's ongoing commitment to mentoring future talent, the evening also featured The Wright Now Student Design Competition—a challenge to design a 2,500-square-foot 21st-century Wisconsin home—where Dr. Dahlin and co-presenter Henry proudly presented the first-place award to architectural student Wyatt Dierks for his outstanding residential design.
The Path to Beauty: An Evening with Dr. Kenneth Dahlin at Villa Terrace
May 14, 2026 | Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
Genesis Architecture was proud to host a special lecture and book signing featuring our own Dr. Kenneth Dahlin at the historic Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum. Drawing from his recently published book, Frank Lloyd Wright and the Path to Beauty (Routledge), Dr. Dahlin engaged the audience in a profound exploration of "organic architecture" as a vital middle ground between historical revivalism and the pursuit of novelty. Through a curated visual presentation, the lecture examined how Wright’s philosophy of harmony and the human experience remains a crucial guide for recovering beauty in our modern built environment. The evening concluded with an insightful Q&A session and an intimate book signing, bringing together community members and design enthusiasts to discuss the enduring power of thoughtful, place-based architecture.
PRINCIPLES IN PRACTICE: ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE TODAY
January 17, 2026 | Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA)
Ken Dahlin brought the conversation of organic architecture to MOWA, presenting a deep dive into how Frank Lloyd Wright continues to shape architectural thinking in the 21st century. By showcasing Genesis Architecture’s latest work alongside insights from his new book, Frank Lloyd Wright and the Path to Beauty, Ken demonstrated that the "path to beauty" is as relevant today as ever. The presentation concluded with an engaging Q&A and a signing of his latest publication.
All Wright: A Day Like No Other
Lecture given by Ken Dahlin for Wright in Wisconsin’s “All Wright: A Day Like No Other” event on Sept. 5, 2025 at Taliesin Estate. The lecture included information about his latest book, Frank Lloyd Wright and the Path to Beauty, published in June 2025 by Routledge. Click here for transcript of the lecture.
A Journey in the Organic: An Architect’s Work and Reflections
Lecture given by Ken Dahlin for the Monona Terrace Wright Design Series (April 6, 2023) - video above.
Fallingwater: A Spatial Unveiling
Webinar given by Ken Dahlin on Fallingwater’s unique spatial organization and the connections to the Japanese woodblock print and garden design (July 26, 2022) - video above.
The Misunderstood Wright: Modernism and Traditionalism
Lecture given by Ken Dahlin for the Monona Terrace Wright Design Series (August 20, 2020) - video above.