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Review Monumental. Reads like a juicy biography of a man, his times, and a unique cultural and physical landscape. -- Architecture Magazine, Alan G. Brake, January 2003Robson...is to be commended for this valuable contribution to the literature of the modern building art at its most humane. -- The New York Times Book Review, 8 December 2002 Product Description Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, born 1919, fused local construction traditions with modern forms and sensibility to create harmonious and pleasurable buildings that have become legendary in the region and influential around the world. This volume is a documentation and appreciation of the man and his work. About the Author David Robson is an architect, professor, and author.