The sensuous impulse is designing what is aesthetically pleasing, instead of for function. The above photo is of The Old High Court Building designed by P.F.M. Burrows in 1879. It has since been restored and a new building added to it. The pattern for the bronze screen that surrounds the new building was inspired by the intertwining of pohutukawa and rata and is made from recycled scrap metal. I believe this is an example of the sensual impulse, as it has no function but to look good, to appeal to your senses and to continue the theme that is seen throughout the building of New Zealand's unique natural heritage.
But I do believe that the aesthetic qualities are equally as important as function, in design. If something doesn't look good the user isn't going to want to use it for it's function. A designer will always have a need to make their work aesthetically pleasing, if it be using straight lines or continuing curves, it depends on what the designer sees as beautiful.
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