The Alchemy of Architecture
Memories and Insights from Ken Tate

Very much holds true to the Spirit of Architecture as I've experienced it. I am most fascinated by this book's depiction of the cognitive work of architecture and how Ken views the world. Some fun and notable quotes and notes: I. The Prepackaged American Nightmarescape: Architecture Edition "However......more

Duke Tate writes a loving portrait of his father, the very artistic and creative architect, Ken Tate, whom he considers to be an alchemist that can transform raw building materials to gold. Ken Tate's wish is to create houses with souls and he distances himself from modern wholesale architecture, de......more

I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. It took me less than a day to read it. It's a fascinating account of an architect - Ken Tate - and his dreams and achievements. Tate's mission is to put human emotion in his buildings. The writing is clear and easy-to-read. I was very absorbed in this book an......more

Great book......more