Originally posted by sushileafbeats:

... And how can anyone think it looks great to have workbenches dotting the landscape?...

Because it looks cool!

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2726542623

I love building too and almost everywhere i have little cabins with workbench/stonecutters in them. These cabins fit perfectly to my style and add variety because everyone i build is a little bit different.