The Enduring Power of Design: From Antiquity to Modernity
2025-04-12
This article explores the concept of 'form follows function' in architectural design and the enduring spirit manifested in different eras. Masters of architecture such as Le Corbusier and Louis Sullivan argued that classic structures like the Parthenon, Gothic cathedrals, and modern skyscrapers, telephones, airplanes, and automobiles all embody a design spirit that combines 'imagination and reason'. Underlying these designs, despite technological advancements, is the same eternal principle.