Tag Archives: Peter Eisenman

Today’s Lunchtime Reading: Christopher Alexander v. Peter Eisenman

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Via Paleo Retiree, a legendary debate between Christopher Alexander (pictured above, left) and Peter Eisenman (right) from 1982 at the Harvard Graduate School of Design on traditional v. postmodern architecture. CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER: The thing that strikes me about … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Philosophy and Religion | Tagged christopher alexander, Peter Eisenman, postmodernism, traditionalism | 6 Comments

Tragedy is Easy; Planning is Hard

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Fenster

Fenster writes: It helps in planning, as in life, to have a sense of identity. And I don’t mean “brand”, although in practice branding and identity exercises are often comprised of the same interchangeable BS. At least in terms of … Continue reading →