or commercial use, such as offices in his high-rise structures. His less is more concept is a very strong architectural idea that is still very prominent today, yet I do not like my homes to show its framework and be completely open to its surroundings. I do not believe van der Rohe incorporates public and private spaces in his designs. Wright’s ideas were perfect for the society at the time of design. The open spaces, and living room/kitchen in-one design was perfect for the family style living of the late 1930’s. Families were large, and “quality time” was very important to family life. The large living room/kitchen area was perfect for these “family gatherings.” Views of the terrace and flowerbeds from both the living room and the bedrooms gave the whole home an open feeling. The bedrooms were more spacious and clumped all at one end of the house. This gave each individual a large private space, which they did not experience anywhere else in the house. This gave the house a well-rounded experience of public and private space, as well as splitting the house into two main wings. One wing consisted of private bedrooms and bathrooms, and the other wing consisted of the family room, kitchen, terrace and study. These sections gave the home a secure and comfortable feeling, which is valued by every homeowner.Although the style of the Rosenbaum house was ideal for the society it was designed for, is it still ideal for today’s society? Although many of Wright’s ideas still hold true, I believe that in today’s society some of his ideas may not be as strong. For example, the open living room and dining room spaces may be comfortable for some families, but with the technology of television and computers, these spaces may need to be separated more. Spaces may not need to be as connected in terms of private and public, I know in my family the master bedroom has always been on the ...
