Architectural criticism. What does that even mean today? A voice lost in the noise of glossy photos and clickbait hot takes? Or is it something more? On the Duty and Power of Architectural Criticism dares to ask—and answer—these questions. Curious yet?
This book isn’t just another coffee table ornament (though it would look great there). It’s a deep dive into the soul of architecture, birthed from the 2021 International Conference on Architecture Criticism. Imagine this: a gathering of some of the sharpest minds in the field, coming together to redefine what criticism really means. The result? A collection of exceptional essays that refuse to settle for mediocrity. They question. They challenge. They provoke.
We live in a time when true criticism feels like an endangered species. Too few ask the tough questions, and too many settle for surface-level reviews. This book doesn’t. From dissecting the methods of critique to exploring its purpose in the whirlwind of the digital age, it redefines what it means to analyze the built environment.
Here’s the twist—this isn’t just for architects. It’s for anyone who wants to see beyond façades. Architects, critics, publishers, CEOs, enthusiasts… basically, anyone who refuses to be spoon-fed. Plus, this isn’t just a book—it’s the start of a series. Yes, five books on the horizon. A library of thought, evolving just like the designs it critiques.
