Sullivan s buildings, though beautiful, reflected his belief that design and ornamentation should derive from a building s function. Form follows function. You erect a structure because it is needed to serve some purpose. You want to increase profits and reduce costs of production, so you build a new farrowing house which is designed to efficiently yield more pigs for less fuel, water, electricity and man hours . Because you are concerned about pollution, you also build in features that appropriately manage waste.
Form follows function.
Built to be level with the main floor of our church, people of all ability levels will be able to get in and take part in activities there. Additional restrooms will dramatically shorten the long line which currently forms at the top of our stairs when people gather for meals or programs. A new kitchen will make hosting dinners more efficient and less treacherous since we won t have to be transporting people or dishes up and down stairs. A large storage area will allow us to store tables, chairs, and equipment currently taking up floor space in busy meeting areas of the church. The new building will also free up space within our existing facility for more efficient use.