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Adolf Loos

The house has to please everyone, contrary to the work of art which does not. The work is a private matter for the artist. The house is not.

Adolf Loos

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A house must meet the needs and tastes of all its inhabitants and visitors, making it a shared and public concern. In contrast, a work of art reflects the personal vision of its creator and is not meant to satisfy everyone.

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