This is a pattern with the early modern architects, especially as the materials and construction process were still mildly experimental. LeCorbusier also made

This is a pattern with the early modern architects, especially as the materials and construction process were still mildly experimental. LeCorbusier also made a house (Villa Savoye) that was supposed to be functional and easy to live in. It looks super clear and luminous and could be mistaken for a modern house at a glance, but was a hell to maintain (leaked like a seave) and not great to live in in general.