Process and Expression in Architectural Form

Birkerts (architecture, U. of Michigan) portrays the creative process as expressed in architecture. His philosophy, organic synthesis, recognizes the importance of all the aspects of a project, such as the building site, budget, materials, the architect-client relationship, geography, and physical and political climate. Illustrated with sketches, site plans, section drawings, full schematics, and b&w photographs of finished buildings. Lacks an index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.