{"product_id":"middle-quarter-john-tuomey","title":"Middle Quarter - John Tuomey","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiddle Quarter – John Tuomey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiddle Quarter\u003c\/b\u003e, the compelling new volume from acclaimed architect John Tuomey, continues the personal and professional journey begun in \u003ci\u003eFirst Quarter\u003c\/i\u003e. Blending memoir, architectural reflection and design insight, Tuomey explores the experiences, relationships and ideas that have shaped one of the most influential architectural practices of recent decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMiddle Quarter\u003c\/i\u003e, the narrative moves seamlessly between deeply personal reflections and wider considerations of architecture's role in contemporary society. Tuomey writes with candour about the loss of family, friends and creative collaborators, while also examining the challenges and rewards of architectural practice, from the early years of establishing O'Donnell + Tuomey with Sheila O'Donnell to the demands of working on an international stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRichly illustrated with conceptual sketches and carefully selected photographs, the book offers a fascinating insight into the thinking behind some of the practice's most celebrated projects, including the Glucksman Gallery in Cork, the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, and major public buildings in London and Budapest. Thoughtful, accessible and beautifully produced, \u003ci\u003eMiddle Quarter\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to architects, students, and anyone interested in the creative process behind outstanding contemporary architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Tuomey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e The Lilliput Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat: \u003c\/b\u003ePaperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages: \u003c\/b\u003e183\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN: \u003c\/b\u003e9781843519973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication date: \u003c\/b\u003eApril 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Tuomey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58230072082815,"sku":"9781843519973","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/7797\/7910\/files\/MiddleQuarter.webp?v=1787215551","url":"https:\/\/bookshop.rias.org.uk\/products\/middle-quarter-john-tuomey","provider":"RIAS Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}