A comprehensive and eloquent argument for "new traditional"architecture that preserves the style and character of historicbuildings. With contemporary design being redefined by architects andurbanists who are recovering the historic language associated withtraditional architecture and the city, how might preservationchange its focus or update its mission? Steven W. Semes makes apersuasive case that context matters and that new buildings andadditions to old buildings should be harmonious with theirneighbors.