CONTENTS
ONE Context and modernism: 9
an introduction to Pietila's work and ideas
in the context of Finnish contemporary architecture and international
developments, with reference to Pietila's theoretical position as revealed in various lectures.
TWO Background and projections: 25
a detailed critique of all Pietila's built work and projects to date,
with an examination of the recurring themes of his work against
the background of his own insistence that there is no linear or measurable progression of his ideas.
THREE Cultural contexts and architectural connections: 159
a discussion of Pietila's overall philosophy and design attitudes
with particular reference to the lectures he gave at Oulu University in 1973-74 during his first year as Professor of Architectural Design.
FOUR The basic smell of architecture: 177
a record of the author's dialogues with the architect since 1978, with particular reference to conversations prompted by this study during the period 1982-83, providing an intimate close-up of the architect's approach to creating buildings.
FIVE New directions: 199
Some unbuilt projects are examined here as a clue to what might still come from Pietilli's hand, with particular references to the competition projects for the Intelsat Headquarters in Washington and the Tapiola Cultural Centre, showing how these differ from the architect's early oeuvre which culminated in the abortive design for the Malmi Church of 1967. In conclusion Pietila's latest first prize project for the Official Residence of the President of Finland is also discussed.
SIX Catalogue raisonne: 213
A choronological list of works and projects, with key image identification.
FOOTNOTES 241
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOURCES