Why Architecture Matters (Why X Matters Series) Paperback – March 29, 2011

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

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 [...]

This discussion of the built world around us is thought-provoking but I felt it could have been better focused. In some sections I wondered just what the author was trying to say. Paul Goldberger left me with greater appreciation for the mundane: a reflection of changing times and outlooks as well as expressions of design. I enjoyed it.

bought it for an Architecture class, we all lost interest and stopped reading it, even the professor. Its not written by an architect, simply an architectural journalist. This doesn't mean his opinions are invalid but he was asked by Why X Matters to write this book, and it seems like he's just looking for things to say. Each chapter repeats itself for about 40 pages, when he probably could have made his point in 10 pages.

Paul Goldberger's reputation as a person and writer is excellent.He and I graduated from the same University. Different years, so we didn't know each other.Paul knows his architecture, I am an architect. Both of us had Vincent Scully as a treacher

I purchased this book for architecture course that I am currently taking.

Clearly written, gets to the point while also providing illustrations to emphasize/communicate his point. Simple and effective

Fast shipping. Good product.

It’s really interesting.

Good read.

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

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