The Meaning of Meaning in Architecture, now

Résumé

A hundred thousand words, even if the questions from which the issue started stayed almost unanswered, some key points must be underlined. Despite any tentative definition, the spurious character of the ontological nature of architecture emerges as ubiquitous, and can be mapped out of the papers of the issue. Just as well, our idea that meanings far exceed forms proved true: only, this “far” was jolly underestimated. Finally, the richness and depth of architectural design result from the complex relationship between local and global trends, approaches, and imaginaries. Then, one more thing must be highlighted: the objective success of the virtual debate. Funny as it was to organise – and cumbersome to page – these comments are, to me, a hint of the deeper meaning of Meaning in architecture, now.