Born in Warsaw in 1926, Joseph Rykwert is one of the best-known critics and historians of architecture.

In this famous, unusual and radical book which touches on such disparate themes as psychology and urban architecture, Joseph Rykwert has considered them as works of art.

Joseph Rykwert is one of the major architectural historians of this century. THE DANCING COLUMN is his most controversial and challenging work to date.

Ultimately, The Seduction of Place is a deeply felt and powerfully reasoned call for a commitment by every citizen to the creation of a more humane place to live.

Traces the development of European architecture from 1660 to 1780, discusses the concepts of classic and neoclassic style, and examines the influence of philosophy on architecture

"This new edition of On Adam's House in Paradise (first published by the Museum of Modern Art) incorporates all the original illustrations and several new ones, as well as additional text by the author.

Essays on the changing relationship of the human body and architecture.

This book, which includes an extensive interview with the Grottas as well as detailed photography and text commenting on every facet of the residence, is essential reading for the modern architect or anyone who aspires to commission a house ...

Clients of architects are featured in this volume, which sheds light on the tricky balance of power between the architect and the client.