Explores the forgotten symbolism of architectural form in Las Vegas, emphasizing the significance of A&P parking lots and commercial values, and the need for architects to adapt to diverse needs and social contexts.
Explores Adolf Loos' critique of ornamentation and bourgeois culture, contrasting with Ettore Sottsass' innovative approach to design and his influence on post-Fordism.
Explores the role of architecture and architects in modern society, questioning if architects can shape society or if architecture is determined by social, political, and economic conditions.
Explores Michel Foucault's critical analysis of power, knowledge, and discipline in society, focusing on surveillance, punishment, and the birth of the prison system.
Explores critical analysis of modernism, post-modernism, and pre-modernism in architecture and philosophy, reflecting on the challenges and conflicts in preservation practices.
