Sensible Spaces

I had a 4 hour session of intellectual masturbation with a new acquaintance some weeks ago. Unlike physical masturbation, there can be multiple intellectual orgasms without going soft mentally.

We had both visited London. This was but one of the many ignition to another good discussion.

He mentioned he liked the scale of architectural planning in London: the shopping district was composed of short buildings. . As opposed to the intimidation of skyscrapers, it gives an intimate atmosphere, a more delightful shopping experience. I mentioned how the architecture of a city can affect the character of its people.

We discussed the difference during the Chinese New Year in bustling cities: Hong Kong and Singapore.

Homes in HK are so claustrophobically small; hardly anyone looks forward to packing themselves inside for festive occasions. The streets are brewing with people activities. Singapore homes, in contrast, are blessed, spaciously comfortable, and the art of interior design is a national pastime. Festive occasions are best suited to home environment.

If folks in Singapore bear a grudge against a quiet night life, I suggest he could bring a mass orgy home. You won’t get that space to organize one if you fly to Hong Kong without paying for at hotel rate. And if folks in Hong Kong yearn for a quiet evening home, think of all the bustling supper lifestyle you are going to leave behind if you travel down to Singapore to celebrate Chinese New Year for only 2 days instead of a week!