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‘Christian Norberg-Schulz was one of the preeminent 20th-century architectural theorists. Auret critically reviews how Martin Heidegger’s philosophy grounded Norberg-Schulz’s architectural phenomenology and how contemporary architecture might be revitalized as an "art of care" that envisions buildings and places as spatial-temporal "regions of care." Auret offers a convincing, supportive counter to recent critical studies that undercut Norberg-Schulz’s work, claiming it is a misreading of Heidegger. The book is a timely contribution to architectural theory, especially environmental hermeneutics and architectural phenomenology.’

David Seamon, Kansas State University, USA; Editor, Environmental and Architectural Phenomenology

"In many ways, Christian Norberg-Schulz’s place theory is more relevant today than when it was first written. That is why Hendrik Auret´s book is important and timely. The book provides a comprehensive consideration of Norberg-Schulz’s lifelong search for a deeper understanding of how architectural work is related to life. Auret´s research is attentive and thorough, and he presents his work regarding the "art of care" as a way towards designing and appreciating architecture as an art of life."

Gro Lauvland, Associate Professor, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

'In his book, Christian Norberg-Schulz’s Interpretation of Heidegger’s Philosophy, Hendrik Auret has provided significant insight into a crucial ‘blind spot’ in Norberg-Schulz’s interpretation of Heidegger’s fundamental ontological account of human being, or Dasein – one that might have made an important difference in his understanding of the implications of Heidegger’s thought for architecture. Far from resigning himself to accepting that Norberg-Schulz’s work is terminally vitiated by this omission, however, Auret has managed to breathe new life into the Norwegian’s work instead.'

Bert Olivier, Department of Philosophy, University of the Free State, South Africa

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