What is "form follows function" in architecture and interior design?

Hi Gopal, "Form Follows Function" is a common approach to designing a building. It means that, the form of a building should be a natural outcome of the building's function. Architect Louis Sullivan once famously said “form ever follows function” to denote that in architecture and interior design the form or look of a space is secondary to its practical functionality. For example, think of a sports stadium. The function is to allow many spectators to watch a sporting event. The form then has a big open area in the middle, with seats surrounding it in a step-like fashion. All stadiums have this basic form because of their function. The concept can also be more subtle though. Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful. Wish You Luck!

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