“The Façade” (book by Peter Eisenman)

“The Façade” by Peter Eisenman is an exploration of architectural form and perception, focusing on how a building's outer shell (façade) can challenge traditional architecture. Eisenman examines the façade as a complex, layered element that interacts with space, light, and viewer interpretation, blurring the line between function and aesthetic. The book emphasizes conceptual design, questioning how façades communicate identity and meaning, and encourages viewing architecture as an intellectual dialogue rather than just a practical structure. It invites readers to consider architecture as a reflection of cultural and philosophical ideas through the detailed analysis of form and composition.