The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses (Polemics) [Englisch] [Taschenbuch]

The much admired Finish thinker presents his polemical statement on the situation facing Modern architecture today. Fresh from his success from the animal exhibition, where he explores the relationships between animals and their environments, he uses this opportunity to vent thoughts which are the result of many years of careful observation and influence. Discussing the overriding visual image of modern architecture he explores the effects of this dominating style over other contemporary styles.

This volume presents the author's polemical statement on the situation facing modern architecture today. Pallasmaa uses this opportunity to discuss the overriding visual image of modern architecture. He explores the effects of this dominating style over other contemporary styles.

Juhani Pallasmaa is a leading architect and academic based in Helsinki. He was visiting professor at Yale University in 1993, and is a leading authority on modern architecture.