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    Comparison and Commentary of Rem Koolhaus and S,M, L, XL

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    In 16 pages Koolhaus's look as well as a review of the text S,M,L,XL and examples of his architecture and how it impacts modernism, globalization and links various disciplines are discussed. There are 7 bibliographic sources cited.

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    this book goes beyond the mere idea of coffee table fodder, and has placed itself in the forefront of not only trade and industry books, but has also caught the  idyllic eye of the art world. This book discusses buildings, to be sure, but it also seems to be making a commentary about life in general, which can be  inferred from the various titles of the chapters. When one reads through the passages that accompany the many fabulous photographs, the readers tends to get a sense of the man  behind the building and behind the written language on the page. This book, then, is more than a book on modern buildings, it is a glimpse into the mind  of a modern aesthetic genius. The old phrase size doesnt matter certainly doesnt apply to this rather voluminous book by Koolhaas, who as since gone on to author other books  as well. S,M, L, XL is about size, and its inherent suggestive title lends itself to the correlations that are drawn in the book. Size, according to Koohaas, generates its  own logic and although the concept suffers from neglect in architectural discourse, he claims, that matter of size has prospered on its own(Achten). In other words, he would seem  to be saying that the term, bigger is better has applied for years where buildings were concerned. Whether he takes this to task, or is merely poking a bit of  fun at the establishment, is left up to personal speculation. But, then again, that is what all of his buildings, some would say, tend to do as well as what  the man, himself, tends to do: leave the interpretation up to the viewer, or reader. Most will readily agree, however, that the book S,M,L,XL discusses the concept of Manhattanism which 

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