Timeless Way of Building, The

Christopher Alexander

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The Timeless Way of Building is a 1979 book by Christopher Alexander that proposes a new theory of architecture (and design in general) that relies on the understanding and configuration of design patterns. Although it came out later, it is essentially the introduction to A Pattern Language and The Oregon Experiment, providing the philosophical background to the Center for Environmental Structure series.

It has had a huge influence on creative thinking, especially in the areas of architecture and software design.

In the book, Alexander introduces the concept of the quality without a name”

Additional Information

AuthorChristopher Alexander
PublisherOxford University Press, New York
Year Published1979
Book Condition

VG+ (Very Good plus)

Binding Type

Hardcover original cloth binding.

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