"I will not subscribe to a design for which the sole merit is decoration."
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About Adolf Loos
Adolf Loos was an influential Austrian architect, one of the pioneers of modern architecture. He was known for his controversial yet impactful writings and designs, advocating for simplicity and functionality in architecture. Loos rejected ornamentation, promoting the idea that form should follow function. His work had a significant impact on the modernist movement and continues to influence architectural design to this day.
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