Turgut Cansever once again expresses his unique way of thinking, by combining his philosophy and art in dynamic and revolutionary ways at the point where rigid hostility towards tradition clashes with conservatism. This wise architect shares his articles and speeches with his readers in this book, which is like a precious artifact because Cansever rarely gives interviews. Here Cansever introduces a philosophy he developed on a profound, and long, journey that runs from Confucius to Ibn Arabi, from Medina to Brasili, from Sinan to Haussmann, from Turkish classical music to Baroque music, and from an architectural style based on Islamic tenets to modern architecture.

Conversations on Architecture is a delightful book for those who are interested in cultural and art history, as well as in architecture and architectural philosophy. The book also includes notes by leading names in Turkish cultural life, such as Mustafa Armağan, Ömer Madra, Mustafa Kutlu, and Beşir Ayvazoğlu. Readers might enjoy topics such as Architectural Philosophy, Modern Architecture and the Mistakes of the Renaissance, Ottoman and Islamic Cities, Istanbul from the Past up to the Present, and the Transition from Ottoman Architecture to the Postmodern Style.