The theme of Michael J. Crosbie's latest book for The Images Publishing Group is the architect's own office. As with most professions, first impressions are vital, so the design of an architect's own office can place his or her reputation on the line in a very public manner. Not only can clients assess a firm's style and capabilities based on the design of an architect's office but commissions can also be won or lost from that all-important initial representation. The projects within this book have been carefully chosen and reflect a variety of styles and trends. From historic old buildings shrouded in legend and lore to state-of-the-art modern chrome and steel structures, from the humble to the whimsical; the reader gets a glimpse of how each office aims to be a statement that highlights the skill and proficiency of the architect.

Content - Introduction, Ten8Sixfive, Sustainable Design Lab, Croton-on-Hudson Studio, Culver City Offices and Studios, Bulfinch Square, 25th Street Studio, Ellicott City Offices, One Bush Street Office, Campus and Studio, Wacker Drive Offices and Studios, Offices and Studio, River North Gallery Office, Rubio Alley Studio, Beaulieu Studio, West Village Studio, Santa Monica Offices, Van Ness Design Studio, San Francisco Office, Penthouse Studio, San Francisco Office, 2nd Avenue Belltown Office and Studio, Leviathan, Chicago Office, Mills Ruins Office and Studios, Studio Office, Offices at Pier 56, Chicago Offices and Studios, New York Office, Melrose Avenue Office, Office and Studio, San Francisco Office and Studio, Riverside Apartments and Studio, Blue Sky Architecture Studio, Offices, Studio Howard Alan, Kinney Avenue Compound, 420 N 20 Studio, Studio and Office, Seattle Office and Studio, Great Titchfield Street Studio, Index, Acknowledgments