Radical post-modernism - Charles Jencks

In this latest issue of Architectural Design the guesteditors are drawn, like the content, from contrasting tastes andgenerations. Charles Jencks, the definer of Post-Modernism forthirty years, discusses some issues that have re-emerged today,while the young group of British architects, FAT, argues for aparticular version of RPM. An interview between Rem Koohaas andCharles Jencks discusses the influence of Post-Modernism whileinvestigations of street art, graffiti and the 1980 Venice Biennaleshow that communication is at the heart of this radical strain ofarchitecture.

• This issue brings together an unlikely and exciting pairing ofguest-editors: internationally acclaimed critic Charles Jencks,whose name became synonymous with Post-modernism in the 80s, andthe dynamic architectural group, FAT.
• Features work by: ARM, Atelier Bow Wow, douardFranois, FOA, Rem Koolhaas, John and Valerio Olgiati.