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 The Vitruvian principles described above are widely regarded as the earliest codified design criteria in Western architectural history. As a holistic framework combining structural integrity, functional performance, and aesthetic value, they form the foundation of not only architecture, but of design thinking more broadly. Their influence extends beyond antiquity: even in the modern era, designers and architects refer back to this triad as a benchmark for quality and coherence. German industrial designer **Dieter Rams**, whose work shaped the ethos of modern product design, built upon these classical foundations. Rams extended the framework by formulating his “//[[about:ten-principles-for-good-design|Ten Principles for Good Design]]//”, adding criteria such as innovation, environmental responsibility, and longevity. His rules preserve the spirit of Vitruvius, but reinterpret them in light of industrial production, consumer culture, and ecological awareness — demonstrating the timelessness and adaptability of the original principles. The Vitruvian principles described above are widely regarded as the earliest codified design criteria in Western architectural history. As a holistic framework combining structural integrity, functional performance, and aesthetic value, they form the foundation of not only architecture, but of design thinking more broadly. Their influence extends beyond antiquity: even in the modern era, designers and architects refer back to this triad as a benchmark for quality and coherence. German industrial designer **Dieter Rams**, whose work shaped the ethos of modern product design, built upon these classical foundations. Rams extended the framework by formulating his “//[[about:ten-principles-for-good-design|Ten Principles for Good Design]]//”, adding criteria such as innovation, environmental responsibility, and longevity. His rules preserve the spirit of Vitruvius, but reinterpret them in light of industrial production, consumer culture, and ecological awareness — demonstrating the timelessness and adaptability of the original principles.
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 +See also course "[[https://www.felix-beck.de/nyuad/teaching/doku.php?id=utilitas_venustas_firmitas|Utilitas, Venustas, Firmitas]]" at NYUAD.
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