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Publication: Progressive Architecture Magazine (PA)
Issue Date: June 1986 (Vol. LXVII, No. 6)
Theme: Architectural Design / Christopher Alexander Profile
Up for sale is an authentic, vintage June 1986 issue of Progressive Architecture magazine. This edition is a cornerstone reference piece for mid-1980s post-modern theory, institutional campus architecture, and historic European museum designs.
HIGHLIGHTS INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
- "Rafael Moneo": Extensive feature covering the National Museum of Roman Art in Mérida, Spain, followed by a retrospective review of his earlier works and an interview with Moneo.
- "Campus Complement": Spotlight on Holabird & Root's award-winning Kersten Physics Teaching Center at the University of Chicago.
- "P/A Profile - Harmony and Wholeness": A deep dive into California architect Christopher Alexander’s groundbreaking design theories, featuring his built work (houses in Japan, a school in Austria, and a café).
- Technics Focus: Case studies detailing "Intelligent Computers" and their evolving role in architectural efficiency.
🔎 CONDITION DETAILS:
This magazine is in very good vintage condition. The binding remains firm, all pages are clean, and the interior color photography is sharp. The outer covers exhibit light corner softening, minor spine rubbing, and typical surface shelf wear from storage as shown in the images. Please inspect the provided high-resolution scans carefully to judge the exact cosmetic condition for yourself.
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