Complicity and Conviction: Steps Toward an Architecture of Convention

Description

1986 Third printing. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-preserved copy of “Complicity and Conviction” offers a thought-provoking exploration of architectural theory by William Hubbard, a prominent voice in the postmodern architectural discourse. Published in 1986, this work challenges the prevailing modernist conventions of the time, advocating for a more contextual and culturally responsive approach to design. Hubbard’s incisive critiques and proposals resonated deeply with the emerging postmodern movement, which sought to reintegrate historical references and regional identities into architecture. This influential text is a must-have for collectors interested in the intellectual currents that shaped late 20th-century architecture, as well as for readers seeking a deeper understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of contemporary design practices.