Adolf Loos, a flawed human who had some interesting ideas, some admirable designs, and a streak of degeneracy that undid his reputation as a man but not entirely as a designer and thinker. His work is full of lessons for this age. He was eminently cancellable and yet remains un-cancelled. As with many architects throughout time, one must approach his legacy with strong critical thinking skills. If you are curious, maybe start here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ornament_and_Crime
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