functional design
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A meetinghouse stood at the center of every village created by the Shakers, the separatist and celibate Christian religious sect founded in the 18th century that was devoted to communal living and simple, functional design.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
No longer are these environments considered sparse and sanitized, either — instead it can be a functional design choice.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2023
OXO, with its embrace of dutiful, functional design and every-cook utility, certainly wasn’t Tiffany.
From Slate • Jun. 20, 2022
The ID Buzz’s adorable and functional design belies a lot of intelligence going on beneath the surface The ID Buzz’s adorable and functional design belies a lot of intelligence going on beneath the surface.
From The Verge • Mar. 9, 2022
In overall appearance, its square shape, hipped roof and functional design were reminiscent of the eighteenth century buildings of James Wren.
From The Fairfax County Courthouse by Netherton, Ross De Witt