This premise enlists types of colors, including warm colors and cool colors, the choice of which depends upon the artifact being designed. The overall outlook should be appealing while colors should be soothing to eyes while depending on the surroundings as well. Such considerations also bring into the picture the concept of color psychology. This implies for those who somehow might not be able to keep up with the changing trends however, they should be able to put the design to good use for themselves in some way.

Although the sense of architecture changes constantly, yet the design of today should not become obsolete tomorrow. However, rationalism insists that we also think about the next 5–10 years as well. It is possible that now, we are using things that are particular to today’s generation and time. Rather, it corresponds to the aesthetic outlook, the way the client will use that object, how they will make the object a part of their own experience and daily life and how, after some time, it can be evolved for the times to come. Rationalism in architecture does not limit itself to the comfort of an individual. For example, when we have only a small portion exposed, we will not be able to figure out the complete message that it portrays, unless we have all the broader parameters analyzed through some medium like architectural journalism. In architecture as well, rationalism comes into play when we need to consider diverse parameters that affect our point of consideration in one way or the other doing so shall not be possible without architectural journalism. For taking any rational decision, it is important that all the parameters, which might get affected, be keenly observed. Rational thinking in art and architecture refers to following a holistic approach that can incorporate the power of 'now' in our architectural endeavours.

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