Minorblues's definitions
Slaunch is a term often used, (or not), by the design community to describe the characteristic of horizontality or a "low slung" visual attitude. A significant portion of midcentury mobern residential architecture, Japanese inspired design, and/or Dr Suess style landscape elements fall under this description.
A tree thinned of foliage or laid down horizontally by the effects of relentless wind or weather would be described as having "slaunch".
Much of Frank Lloyd Wright's "Prairie Style" architecture could be said to have characteristics of "slaunch".
Almost all of Dr Suess' landscpes are characterized by "slaunch",
Much of Frank Lloyd Wright's "Prairie Style" architecture could be said to have characteristics of "slaunch".
Almost all of Dr Suess' landscpes are characterized by "slaunch",
by Minorblues January 18, 2010
Get the slaunchmug.