Eyes of the skin

First published in 1996, The Eyes of the Skin has become a classic of architectural theory.

For every new intake of students studying Pallasmaa s classic text, The Eyes of the Skin provides a totally fresh understanding of architecture and a new set of insights.

This third edition is intended to meet students desire for a further understanding of the context of Pallasmaa s thinking by providing a new essay by architectural author and educator Peter MacKeith.

This text combines both a biographical portrait of Pallasmaa and an outline of his architectural thinking.

The new edition will includes a new preface by the internationally renowned architect Steven Holl and a revised introduction by Pallasmaa himself.