Chewing gum for the eyes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This suggests architecture is trivial or cosmetic, treating visual design as a fleeting amusement rather than something substantial.
- In plain terms
- Architecture is just a superficial distraction for the eyes.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not mistake decorative details for meaningful substance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is beauty merely a distraction?
- What makes design substantive?
Another view
It overlooks the genuine joy of visual beauty.
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