Speaking the vernacular

By Vicky Richardson Vicky Richardson 2003-04-01T00:00:00

Contemporary architects are often in the habit of presenting their work as 'innovative', but Paul Oliver's book is a reminder that there are very few genuinely new ideas around.

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