An Architect's Journey

About the Book

When architecture is considered, the focus is usually on the buildings themselves, giving a little attention to how our culture's complex mix of attitudes and values play out in the designer's act of creation. Whether we like it or dislike it, architecture must be seen in the context of these many forces to be better understood. How does the designer inflect these forces through his own set of personal sensibilities - the inherent values that fuel that perspective? This is the question.

More about question than answer, this is an architect's story, developed and nurtured through his insight: a walk through portions of his life which, by his own admission, is a work in progress. It's more a journey of how his insight, initially disguised as recollection, came into being.

This is a book about the development of identity, vision and authenticity in one man's life both personal and professional. As a book on architecture, it will change forever the way you look at buildings. Also, it could change the way you look at your own life. It's a primer for young architect's and a guide for us all.

About the Author

Roger Watson Smeeth is a semi-retired architect, currently living in Victoria, B.C., Canada. Graduating in 1957 from the University of British Columbia School of Architecture, he has filled his life with the creation of buildings, particularly favouring private residences. He has also been an ardent proponent of neighbourhood development and community recycling initiatives.

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