By locatingthe architecture already hidden within deconstructive discourse, Wigley opens up more radical possibilities for both architectureand deconstruction.

Features contributions from Peter Eisenman, Bernard Tschumi, Daniel Libeskind, Andrew Benjamin, Gunter Behnisch, Hiromi Fuji and Morphosis. In a seminal introductory text Jacques Derrida is in conversation with Christopher Norris, discussing Deconstruction as a philosophical idiom and critical methodology, and its role as the basis of the architectural and artistic aesthetic.

Jacques Derrida’s thinking is radical, provocative, controversial, and even difficult. This book looks afresh at Derrida’s thinking in relation to architecture. It simplifies his ideas in a clear, concise way. As well as a review of Derrida’s interaction with architecture, it is also a careful consideration of the implications of his thinking, particularly on the way architecture is practiced.

A clear-sighted look at the impact of Derrida and the deconstructionists on contemporary architecture. "A terrific piece. It is a pleasure to read, very perceptive, lucid, and well argued."--Kenneth Frampton "A fine appraisal of a great work of art. The advice here is to skip Derrida and get right to Benedikt."--ABR