This is a collection of provocative essays that journey into the vexed
circumstance of contemporary architectural practice.
The nature of the great cultural, social, political, environmental, and
consumerist challenges facing the contemporary architect are explored,
interpreted, and questioned, while drawing connections from architecture
theory, philosophy, science, literature, and film sources in an attempt
to negotiate the territory between the truth and lies in architecture.
These essays written by a leading Australian architect represent a level
of comprehensive critical awareness rarely found within the
architectural profession and one would be hard pressed to find another
comparable figure in contemporary architectural practice. The entire
argumentation is impressive, challenging, intellectually at the highest
level and beautifully written.