The Living Tradition of Architecture explores the depth of architecture as it takes flesh in the living tradition of building; dwelling and thinking. This is a timely appraisal of the field by some of its foremost contributors. Beyond modern misconceptions about tradition only relating to things past and conducive to a historicist vision; the essays in this volume reveal tradition as a living continuity and common ground of reference for architecture. This collection of essays brings together world-leading scholars; practicing architects and educators; Alberto Pérez-Gómez; Christian Frost; Dagmar Weston; Daniel Libeskind; David Leatherbarrow; Eric Parry; Gabriele Bryant; Joseph Rykwert; Karsten Harries; Kenneth Frampton; Mari Hvattum; Patrick Lynch; Robin Middleton; Stephen Witherford; and Werner Oechslin; in a single celebratory publication edited by José de Paiva and dedicated to Dalibor Vesely. This book provides a unique initiative reflecting the group’s understanding of the contemporary situation; revealing an ongoing debate of central relevance to architecture.
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