Michael Lewis on the Architecture of Repair

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Michael Lewis to discuss his article from the June/July 2022 print edition, “The Architecture of Repair.” They discuss the legacy and work of the late Christopher Alexander and attuning architecture to practical human needs.

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