Why Architecture Matters

It’s really interesting.

Cannot comment on book quality as previous reviewer has, as I have the Kindle version. Wonderful, insightful and energised writing from one of the great contemporary writers on architectural history. Read it and feel enthused!

This is an interesting book, but I have to say I am not very impressed with the production quality. The pages are not properly trimmed and are crumpled in some cases. I have had to return this book (at big expense as I live in Belgium) and the new one was still not perfect but I have kept it. So, buyer beware because the print run is obviously faulty.

Good read.

Learnt so much, enjoyed every moment of reading this, like any good piece of art. :)

Sensing a possible connection with some of my recent thoughts on the subject, I ordered a copy of Why Architecture Matters by Paul Goldberger. My radar was working perfectly. What I found was a gem of a book, written for those not necessarily possessing a degree in architecture yet somehow drawn to the world of buildings, that sharply brings into focus our relationship to those buildings - and, of course, why those buildings matter.Written with a passion for the things we build to give us shelter, deeply insightful, this important book gives coherent shape to previously scattered thoughts I've had regarding the value architecture has for us all. I highly recommend it to any of you who want to penetrate the veil of mystery surrounding the subject and reality of architecture and its vital relevance in our lives.Taken from my post at [...]

とても面白く読みました視野が広く 歴史観もあって いい本だと思います

Well written, easy to understand, a book to enjoy about architecture.