What We Talk About When We Talk About Architecture

What We Talk About When We Talk About Architecture documents a series of conversations between visiting lecturers Beatriz Colomina, Peter Wilson and Rural Urban Framework and students and architectural practitioners organised by the Melbourne School of Design (MSD) at The University of Melbourne.

The book was edited by Scott Woods and also included a set of companion essays by writers including Diane Yvonne Francis Ghirardo, Justin Clemens and Sven-Olov Wallenstein as well as two colour portfolios of works by Peter Wilson and Rural Urban Framework.

The design approach was informed by a desire to present these conversations in an uncomplicated and easy to follow manner while making clear the distinctions and relationships between transcripts, essays and portfolios. This was achieved through the use of bold typographic cues and connecting lines that diverted expected page structures along ‘ley lines’ formed specifically by the content.

First published in 2021. Designed for Uro Publications & the University of Melbourne School of Design. Available in stores and via [uropublications.com]

Specifications

128 page, perfect bound, softcover paperback
UK Royal size (ie 153 mm wide × 234 mm high)
One colour (black) for main text pages with full colour (CMYK) sections for colour image wells
Text pages printed on a high white uncoated, smooth stock at 100gsm with colour sections on semi-gloss rich white 120gsm stock
Cover printed to match Pale Grey 135gsm stock with deboss to emulate white foil effect

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