Television is bubble-gum for the mind.
Frank Lloyd WrightRead
We have no longer an outside and an inside as two separate things. Now the outside may come inside and the inside may and does go outside. They are of each other. Form and function thus become one in design and execution if the nature of materials and method and purpose are all in unison.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the unity between interior and exterior spaces in design, highlighting their interconnectedness.
Frank Lloyd Wright's quote reflects the idea that the boundaries between inside and outside spaces have blurred, allowing for a seamless integration of both. He argues that when design considers the harmony of form, function, materials, and purpose, it results in a cohesive and holistic approach to architecture, where the two environments coexist and enhance one another.
Themes
DesignArchitectureIntegrationUnityFormFunction
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a presentation on modern architectural practices.
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