of placing the head of the bathtub in a position taking advantage
of the remarkable view line. A cluster of awkward glass enclosed
light bulbs hung, one lower than the other, between the two
sinks, as if to say, "Look here visitor, you think that spectacular
sunrise beyond your balcony is something special? We, Edison's
children, are far more spectacular, our kitsch presentation and
the light we shed far outpace mere Mother Nature's sun!" The
tubular shower spray gives no easy indication as to what direction
the water comes out, nor is there an easy grip surface, both
dangerous safety design defects, and fosters a waste of water
in an environment lacking this precious commodity.
Both the telephone system and the audio visual system were
near impossible to decode, to operate.
Great design lurks in the details, ones that are always aesthetically
site-specific, whatever the style might be, safe and technical
components of the design scheme easily understood and
operated.
In such cases, designers do not need a Deus ex machina
experience as much as sensitivity and common sense.
Let us all look evil in the eye and give it no succor.
Christopher
HYLAND
Hyland
