Arthur Erickson: Critical Works

At long last, here is a book of critical thought that analyzes Arthur Erickson's best work and situates it as a distinctive body of ideas within the mainstream of international architecture in the last half of the twentieth century. Nicholas Olsberg draws on Erickson's own discussion of ideas to present a thoughtful and illuminating reassessment of his most important work. Ricardo Castro's photography captures essential passages of the works as they have matured into their settings. Archival photographs, study models, drawings and plans show how the designs were evolved and their intent conveyed. Essays from Edward Dimendberg, Laurent Stalder and Georges Teyssot add an international and critical context.

This book was published in partnership with the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Nicholas Olsberg was director of the Canadian Centre for Architecture from July 2001 to May 2004. He holds an honours degree in Modern History from Oxford University and a doctorate in American History from the University of South Carolina. He lives in Arizona.

Ricardo L. Castro is a professor of architecture at McGill University. He has contributed articles to many local and international magazines and is the coauthor of various books. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.