Eons ago, the theory goes, back when human beings first began planning structures, the buildings they designed were of two types. There were houses, to satisfy everyday needs, and there were temples, to satisfy the need for something beyond the everyday. In both cases, the function of architecture was to nurture culture by uniting souls, joining families and congregations into societies and states. Nicolas Schuybroek’s designs treat the familiar―homes, offices, hotels, and objects alike―with a reverence that he describes as almost mystical. This illustrated book provides for the first time a wide-ranging look at the multifaceted work of this exceptional architect.

在很久以前，人类**次开始规划建筑时，设计的建筑有两种类型：一种是满足日常需要的房屋，另一种是满足超越日常需要的寺庙。在这两种情况下，建筑的功能都是通过团结灵魂来培育文化，将家庭和聚会纳入社会和国家。比利时建筑师尼古拉·舒伊布鲁克（Nicolas Schuybroek）的设计对房屋、办公室、酒店、物品这类熟悉的事物都有一种敬畏之情，他形容这种敬畏之情是神秘的。这本图文并茂的书首次展示了这位杰出建筑师的广泛作品。