ARCHITECTURE IS MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS SECOND VOLUME

We invite you to read the fascinating book "Architecture is most important. Conversations second volume", which raises key issues regarding space, urban planning and responsibility for the landscape that surrounds us. It is a collection of inspiring conversations with outstanding art historians and architectural critics, analyzing urban chaos, landscape degeneration and the role of ecology in design.

• In-depth analysis of urban problems in Poland
• Diverse perspectives of art historians and architectural critics
• Inspiring conversations with outstanding personalities
• Dedicated to the memory of Prof. Tomasz Mańkowski
• Current view on architecture and urban planning in 2017

In "Conversations second volume", Ewa Mańkowska-Grin conducts a dialogue with Marta Leśniakowska, Małgorzata Omilanowska, Marta A. Urbańska, Grzegorz Piątek, Jacek Purchla, Roman Rutkowski, Kuba Snopek and Andrzej Szczerski. Their views on the discussed issues often differ, which leads to interesting discussions and complementary theses, showing the diversity of possible attitudes. Critics take a cultural and historical perspective, taking us on a journey through Polish towns and global metropolises.

This book provides a valuable diagnosis of the urban and architectural situation in Poland, based on specific facts and details. Issues of responsibility for the public space, as well as ecology in design and urban planning, are considered. Ewa Mańkowska-Grin, although expressing her views, does not force them, giving space for various interpretations and opinions.

"Architecture is most important" is a series dedicated to the memory of Prof. Tomasz Mańkowski, architect and pedagogue. This collection aims to honor his contribution to the development of Polish architectural and urban thought, presenting current debates and reflections on the space in which we live.

EMG Publishing presents the next volume in this series, which is an invaluable source of knowledge and inspiration for all those interested in architecture, urban planning and public space. The book format is 210x170x19 mm, it has 232 pages and the cover is paperback. The year of publication is 2017.