Floor plan self-designed - Realized single-family house

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Something just occurred to me that I miss with you: ;-) A large hatbox. :-) Seriously, in my single apartments I always had a large hatbox as a nightstand (in which you could also store all kinds of things) and I found that, modesty aside, enchanting. :-) :-)

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There are also nice, successful examples of block houses. It's a shame when a capable architect has put a lot of experience into the facade balance, but the client is suggested in a house-building forum that it’s rubbish and that he has the final say because he is the client. And then the architect complies, putting in the oversized window desired by the client, which ruins the entire view. Sigh ;)

That is an interesting topic for a new thread. I can say for myself that I do not recognize the beauty of block houses and the facade balance you mentioned. But that is clearly one of my deficiencies, because other people, you for example, do see it.

In Rick’s house I recognize, for example, "purity," which for me in this case is beauty, but that’s an exception.

It’s no different with music. Younger composers don’t come close to the beauty of Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, ... for me. I’m probably just old.

There are also nice, successful examples of block houses.
It is a pity when a capable architect has put a lot of experience into the facade balance, but the client is suggested in a house-building forum that this is rubbish and that he has the final say because he is the client. And then the architect complies, paints in the oversized window desired by the client, which ruins the whole appearance. Sigh ;)

only to show up here afterwards to get tips for cooling or shading. :)

It's no different with music. To me, the younger composers don't come close to the beauty of Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, ... Probably I'm just old.

Strange that you see it that way. The last sentence.
Everyone is different, has different perspectives, which are valid.
And the older you get, the further you can see, because you know and have experienced more things (let's hope so). One travels a lot, another is good with numbers or languages, another knows all the spices because they cook a lot and well, and another knows more about music rather than evaluating design or craftsmanship.
It doesn't matter what it is. I would never think of seriously criticizing my qualities just because I am older in age than others and have followed my own path as it is.
Exactly that being older brings experience. My profession relies on empirical knowledge; a youngster or rookie who has just finished training can't perform that. But other things. That brings us to your artist comparison: different music, different experiences. Different time. Different taste of the time.
Just because things are built differently nowadays than in the past doesn't mean it is worse. It's different. Home-cooked meals are tasty, one-star cuisine can be nice too. And caviar just needs some bread and vodka.
Everything has become very diverse – and that is a good thing. But you don't recognize that in your early twenties, only much later.

I just thought of something I miss with you guys: ;-) A big hatbox. :) Seriously, in my single apartments, I always had a big hatbox as a bedside table (in which you could also store all sorts of things) and I thought that was, beware self-praise, enchanting. :) :)

I had them on the cabinets. But the dusty stuff is now also in the trash with me - disposed of :)

It is no different with music. For me, younger composers do not come close to the beauty of Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, ... . I am probably just old.

Last Saturday, I watched the concert of the Vienna Philharmonic from the Sagrada Familia on TV and thus experienced the world premiere of ELYSIUM by Samy Moussa (born 1884). Respect! And I wouldn't want to miss the not-so-young Arvo Pärt either ...
And now quickly back to the actual topic ... ;)