Great French architect analyzes eternal problem, definition of form. Provocative exposition, encounter with energy, mass, motion, proportion, climate, curves of life, landscape, psychology of structure, urban planning. Clear, broad investigation into fundamentals of visual, constructive arts. 422 illus.
Indeed grilling is a great master of his craft. I am a builder in the commercial and institutional sectors and this book greatly informed my appreciation for good design. Furthermore it has aided me in assisting with troubleshooting problems with clients and architects relating to Site conditions. I think the historical philosophical insights are priceless.