From iconic architect Michael Sorkin comes a joyful celebration of architecture and city-making, paired with his famous quotes, in one beautiful, illustrated book.

Equal parts poetic, practical, playful, and wise, 250 Things An Architect Should Know presents a list of Michael Sorkin’s aphorisms composed during his renowned career as an architect, urbanist, critic, and force for justice and equity in design. In this first posthumous collection of Sorkin’s work, quotes are paired with 100 poignant and elegant color and black and white photographs, illustrations, and archival images. The handsome, foil-stamped cover and timeless design makes this the perfect gift for architects, students of architecture, or design-savvy urbanists.