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Apr 2020
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Reading List | #1 - 'A Theory of Archite...

BUCKLAND ARCHITECTS
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In the first of a series of short episodes I talk about the first book that should be on your architecture reading list, 'A Theory of Architecture' by Nikos Salingaros, and why it is so important and useful for architects and architecture students. 
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