The architect Andrea Palladio was a draughtsman and a designer a mason and an engineer an
innovator and an image maker. His growing importance from the 16th century onwards was based on
his profound expertise in architectural issues that went beyond singular tasks and situations
and beyond his particular moment in history. His way of thinking and solving architectural
problems proved invaluable for centuries to come. The contributions to this volume reflect on
Palladio's method(s) beyond historism and style and thus provide insights into design and
building in our time.
