James Carpenter: Environmental Refractions
Marpillerro's beautifully conceived and designed book presents  exquisite snapshots of these effects while revealing the magician's  tricks...  At a time when architecture is preoccupied with the production  of phenomenal effects, it is worth pausing on the fact that Carpenter's  works engender reflection in both the optical and cognitive sense, staging  experiences that inform and take measure, surprise and estrange. --The Architect's Newspaper, March 7, 2007When I first heard of James Carpenter, he was described to me as a  glass artist.  He certainly is one, but he also is much more. . .  .Environmental Refractionsprovides beautiful photographs and  illustrations, descriptions of these projects and insights into the design  process.  Lighting simulation tools and visual mock-up processes essential  in realizing innovative design are described. --Glass Magazine, November 2006