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Form Follows Function

Louis Sullivan said in relation to building that "form follows function." This means the use of the building should dictate what it looks like.

Nowadays most money is spent on the facade of the building, because that's what people see.

Similarly, we spend the most money on our exterior selves, without regard to our souls or minds.

If we want our built surroundings to improve, we should first focus on making sure we feel dignified, or strong in the character.

So the next time you have to make a decision between nice pants, or realizing your ultimate self, choose the highest manifestation of what you can be. If everyone does it, it won't be long before we are in the buildings of our highest selves realized.

5 comments:

Unknown said...

If we were judged on our inside and our soul, instead of physical appearances, I'd be one sexy bitch...

sybil law said...

So, sooo true.
Minus my shoes, which make me infinitely sexier.
:)

JMH said...

I want some nice pants now. But I think I'd like to cut them down to make some really ugly shorts.

Goswinus said...

I've seen buildings that look like Lego constructions born from the conceptual playfulness of a child; hiding behind a facade of simplicity and neatness, the inner works are set to encroach and crucify free human souls... we know them as hospitals and tax offices. We're come to accept all kind of horrors as long there's a lure, as long the scalpel emulates the highest standards of hygiene.

John Dantzer said...

lost in idaho - me too.

sybil - you don't need shoes to be sexy.

JMH - Just buy shorts.

Goswinus - Hygiene today is out of control.