Explore the status and perspective of functional programming in large-scale industrial projects through this 45-minute conference talk by Michael Sperber. Delve into the challenges of communicating the vast body of knowledge on structuring and implementing large-scale functional programming projects to community outsiders. Examine the potential for cross-pollination between functional design techniques and the software architecture community, particularly focusing on Domain-Driven Design. Gain insights into the speaker's experiences interacting with software architects and discover fruitful areas for collaboration. Contemplate the future of functional software architecture and its potential impact on realistic, industrial projects conducted by non-insiders.