Cutting-edge
That’s what people say in English when they see an outstanding, brand-new design. Reason enough for us to take a closer look at the corners of our buildings!
“This is cutting-edge!”
The Corner as the Intersection of Form and Function
The English term for outstanding, brand-new design reveals a fascinating linguistic metaphor. English uses the image of a sharp edge to describe innovation and excellence. Yet while we use this phrase in an abstract sense, we often overlook the fact that the corner is a fundamental design element that plays a central role in architecture. The corners of our buildings are not merely functional necessities — they are manifestations of design decisions that reveal both aesthetic and practical dimensions.
