Modernists were criticized for not considering the pre-existing skyline. Whether we’ve learned from those mistakes is questionable.
When you look at any building, you automatically know what function it serves and who it’s meant for. Architecture needs no explanation.
Some residential buildings in Sydney were modeled after those of the Weimar Republic. Timeless, they serve a larger public.
Sharp futurist lines had a huge impact on society and the shapes of buildings today.
Like art, architecture is subjective. It’s no wonder commercial buildings have more Futurist elements while residential ones are often embellished.