The Power of Process explores Michael Pearson's fascinating career, from
his work in British architecture in the 1960s and 70s through to his
innovative projects of the 90s to the present. Michael Pearson is past
President of the Architectural Association, London's prestigious
architecture school. The Power of Process sets out the importance of
Michael Pearson and his work, from his initial work within the family
firm, his teaching and presidency of the Architectural Association, to
small-scale artists' studios and large-scale hospital planning, to the
first thorough appreciation of Burne House, his most important work.
The title The Power of Process, refers to Michael Pearson's abiding
concern for 'process' in modern architecture -- that is, how the
conception and making of architecture is driven by information systems,
the inter-connectedness between a buildings use, how it is manufactured
and, importantly how its use can adapt and change over time. As such,
his interest in process puts him at the forefront of the British
High-Tech architecture, more famously associated with Richard Rogers and
Norman Foster.