ITS ALL IN THE DESIGN
NO 3
THE GLASSHOUSE 1948, CONNECTICUT
Design is both an art and a science and while many may marvel at the beauty of any innovation, the true mark of its success is functionality. A beautiful innovation that works poorly is like a beautiful car that stalls every so often – impractical and a frustrating failure.
When designing your home, it's important to remember that form should follow function. Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the world's greatest architects, emphasized the importance of functionality in design. He believed that the design of a building should be based on its intended use.
Designing your home is an art form that requires both creativity and functionality and while it's tempting to focus solely on aesthetics, it's important to take into account how the space will be used and how the design can support your daily activities.Every room in your home serves a unique purpose, and it's essential to consider how you will use each room and what activities will take place there. If you love cooking, you may want to prioritize the design of your kitchen, ensuring that it's functional, well-lit, and has ample storage space for your utensils. Similarly, if you work from home, you may want to create a designated office space that is conducive to productivity and has all the necessary equipment and storage solutions.
Your home ought to be both visually appealing and practical, with every detail working together to create a space that functions seamlessly. Notable architects such as Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe were pioneers in the modernist movement, which emphasized the importance of functionality in design.
FARNSWORTH HOUSE 1945 PLANO, ILLINOIS
They believed that buildings should be designed based on their purpose, with a focus on clean lines, simple forms, and the use of modern materials.
On the other hand simple is by an order of magnitude harder to achieve than complex, take for example the simplicity of the Glass House by Philip Johnson, and Farnsworth House by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
FARNSWORTH HOUSE 1945 PLANO, ILLINOIS
Steve Jobs was known to say, "You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple, but it's worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains." This quote speaks to the importance of design – there has to be a reason and functionality for innovation.Designing your dream home is an opportunity to create a space that not only looks beautiful but also functions well for your daily needs. By prioritizing function and practicality, you can create a home that is both stunning and comfortable.
In conclusion, whenever innovation is approached, the design that underlies it has to offer a solution to a current problem that is not only efficient but effective. Simply put, stuff needs to work well. In the words of one of the greatest innovators of all time, Steve Jobs, "Design is just what it looks like and feels like, design is how it works".
DESIGN IS NOT
JUST WHAT IT
LOOKS LIKE AND
FEELS LIKE
DESIGN IS HOW
IT WORKS