FRONT TO BACK sees urban housing as places to live rather than individual buildings. Using a unique design agenda it provides a step by step approach to achieving quality urban living. One of the key messages in this excellent book is that although beautiful buildings enrich our lives they do not exist in isolation. Richard Rogers, Richard Rogers Partnership, UK The case studies presented in this book are all unique but all share the same essential ingredients for success...Jon Rouse, The Housing Corporation, UK

FRONT TO BACK sees urban housing as places to live rather than individual buildings. Using a unique design agenda it provides a step by step approach to achieving quality urban living.

A voyeuristic look into life in the 70's and 80's to the present day. A social history. seen through the eyes of the author this compelling book allows the reader to laugh and cry along with him. The aches and pains of a sometimes misspent youth, growing up in a suburb of Bristol in the South West of England.