As a second year interior design student I usually find myself analyzing architectural elements such as positive and negative space, line, symmetry, etc. However, during the initial phases of design for My Garden, My Home, I find myself pondering the old vs. new and how they relate to each other. For example, take the standard ADA sink. Its typical 1990’s boxy shape is well known throughout the commercial industry. Its main purpose is to be functional for the user, but not much beyond that. Fortunately, the plumbing supply industry has come such a long way from JUST functional pieces. The new ADA sinks are beautiful!! They have curves and style and color, and just as important…. FUNCTIONALITY!! However, I must give credit where credit is due. Without the passing of time to be able to analyze the “old” sink, the “new” sink may not have been as easily accessible for the user resulting in just another fancy sink.

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