BP 13

One of the most influential Scandinavian designers would be Hans Wegner in his views of simplicity and functionality. Such as his design of the peacock chair made of solid ash frame and rope seat. A chair made beautifully in its reference to the peacocks plume.

As said by Wegner "There is much confusion today about what is modern, what is functional, and my hope always is that people will not be drawn to novelty but will learn to value what is simple and pure in good design. And things should do the job they are designed for. I don't think that's asking too much." This new way of thinking about modern design changed the outlook of many in their approach towards designing. The idea that Modern design did not necessarily have to deal with the technological movement or the simplification of form but instead should deal with the functionality broadened the possibilities for designs of any form. In my opinion this view improved the modern movement in the way that it should have originally begun. What good is an incredibly designed building that is not easily functional in the means that it was intended for, other than to be admired. The legacy of Scandinavian modern has influenced architecture of today in the rational thinking behind functionality being the most important guideline in designing.

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