What did Louis Sullivan declare about design?

Form follows function.

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  1. Color follows shape
  2. Size follows cost
  3. Form follows function ✔

Why: Louis Sullivan promoted the precept form follows function, meaning use and purpose should guide design.

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Answer: Form follows function. Louis Sullivan promoted the precept form follows function, meaning use and purpose should guide design.

  1. Architecture en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture
    Louis Sullivan declared that "form follows function"
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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