The Ubiquitous Lobby – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

In the lobbies of many buildings,

Form is sacrificed for function,

Uniformity reigns supreme,

Homogeneity becomes the norm.

They blend together,

A sea of sameness,

Their purpose obscured,

Their identity lost.

The polished floors and sterile walls,

A testament to efficiency,

Yet they lack character,

And fail to inspire.

The buildings they serve,

Become faceless and forgettable,

Their lobbies a generic greeting,

A bland first impression.

In this sea of sameness,

We lose our sense of place,

Our connection to the environment,

Reduced to a utilitarian space.

But amidst this monotony,

Could be a spark of individuality,

A chance to break free,

And create a space with personality.

Let us not forget the importance,

Of form and function intertwined,

For without both,

We are left with a soulless design.