George,

There is a tendency to think of space as a void to be filled when it's why we build houses. The floors, walls, doors, windows, furniture, etc., define and shape the structure's most basic component -- space.

Japanese and Scandinavian architecture, along with its apparent simplicity, emphasized the quality of space and setting within nature. Frank Lloyd Wright excelled in this, particularly with his prairie houses having roots in Japan (although he denied it), and the form became popular Californian bungalows across America.

As with homes, we often needlessly prop ourselves with additional clothing and accessories when we can confidently discard much of it. That said, essential signals are communicated by how we dress ourselves and our homes.

I invite you to read "Drawing Upon Architecture," which accompanies an exhibition of mine on the nature and quality of space.

Cheers, and best for 2025.

The drawing and “People Make Architecture” exhibitions are at the Witzig Gallery.