The house thinks of the present.
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The work of art is brought into the world without there being a need for it.
Adolf LoosAdolf Loos Changes in the traditional way of building are only permitted if they are an improvement.
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Adolf LoosAdolf Loos A vertical stroke: the male who penetrates her.
Adolf LoosAdolf Loos The house satisfies a requirement.
Adolf LoosAdolf Loos It was the first work of art. A horizontal stroke: the woman lying down.
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Adolf LoosAdolf Loos All art is erotic.
Adolf LoosAdolf Loos The work of art is responsible to none; the house is responsible to everyone.
Adolf LoosAdolf Loos Lack of ornamentation is a sign of spiritual strength.
Adolf LoosAdolf Loos The room has to be comfortable; the house has to look habitable.
Adolf LoosAdolf Loos Be truthful. Nature only sides with truth.
Adolf LoosAdolf Loos Supply and demand regulate architectural form.
Adolf LoosAdolf Loos He hates everything that wants to draw him out of his acquired and secured position and that disturbs him.
Adolf LoosAdolf Loos The work of art wants to draw people out of their state of comfort.
Adolf LoosAdolf Loos The work is a private matter for the artist. The house is not.
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