Future Systems, led by Jan Kaplicky and Amanda Levete, is one of the UK’s most innovative and influential architectural practices: known internationally, their name is synonymous with pioneering and technologically creative design. The work of Future Systems first made an impact through the powerful imagery of its unbuilt work, which reached an international high point with the second-placed scheme for the French National Library in 1989. Their built work of the 1990s has attracted media acclaim and public interest, and their recent exhibition at London’s ICA in 1998 attracted unprecedented numbers for an architectural show. Future Systems’ interests extend well beyond those of more conventional architecture practices: Jan Kaplicky has designed this unique and vibrant book that explores their design philosophy and illustrates their wide influences. Author Marcus Field traces the continuing development of Future Systems’ work and examines over thirty recent projects, including designs for products and furniture; the book also contains a glossary of projects from the period 1958–92. Their most recent built work includes the Hauer-King House, London, the Media Centre at Lords Cricket Ground, and a private house on the Pembrokeshire coast, Wales. Other works under development include the Earth Centre, Doncaster, UK, and Comme des Garcons shops in New York, Paris and Tokyo.