Amidst all the architectural drivel (Peter Eisenman, Daniel Libeskind, et al), masquerading as 'architecural theory', author Alain de Botton offers a refreshing view of the essential qualities that make architecture great. Practitioners would do well to read this highly informative, not to mention enjoyable look at our built environment.
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The Architecture of Happiness by Alain de Botton
credarch, January 22, 2007
Amidst all the architectural drivel (Peter Eisenman, Daniel Libeskind, et al), masquerading as 'architecural theory', author Alain de Botton offers a refreshing view of the essential qualities that make architecture great. Practitioners would do well to read this highly informative, not to mention enjoyable look at our built environment.(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)