Robert Woodbury Libri

The book explores the impact of advanced computer and digital fabrication tools on architectural design, highlighting how they enable innovative forms, customization, and construction methods. It delves into the concept of parametric design, where designs adapt based on input data, providing designers with enhanced control and capabilities. However, it emphasizes the necessity for a deeper understanding of these systems to utilize them effectively, reflecting the evolving nature of architectural practices in the digital age.

Autumn in London, Thatcher's Britain. As the rooms of the National Gallery echo to strange footsteps, and a bomb explodes in distant Brighton, a young painter receives a bizarre commission from his ailing and obsessive uncle. Gradually the past returns to engulf him, freighted by scenes and personalities he has long hoped to forget.