In a highly individualised society the office building has the chance to act as an anchor in the public realm. The office building positions itself in the city as a mediator, activating particular values of the public domain it wants to stand for. A modern city consists of many juxtaposed worlds: old and new, rich and poor, day and night, sports and culture, etc. By representing the values of the inhabited institution in its context the building addresses itself to the public domain. It becomes a meaningful landmark that offers orientation and legibility to the city. Over 30 office building projects shown in this book are presented with innovative ideas, design sketches, perspective drawings and detailed explanatory words. Colour photographs
