This reading is interesting as it flips the old saying "forms follows function" on its head. I agree that the form of a building does not come directly from its function, but I dont completely agree that the function of the building is completely dictated by its form either. I believe that the the form and function of a building are closely intertwined and neither one comes from the other.
As an architect we can only predict so far how a designed space is going to be used. In saying this the specific form of a building could allow for different functions to be performed by the users, but maybe not functions predicted by the architect.
An interesting idea would be to create a building form without adding furiture or items which can specifically determine a function for a space, but to leave it open and wait to see what function the users determine for the form that was created.
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