Urban Lens: A Photo Diary of an Architectural Traveler

In this stunning volume, urban designer Dennis Pieprz, focuses his expert gaze on architectural treasures, urban spaces and social environments selected from his travels around the world. Structured into themed sections, these fascinating photographs provide an architectural perspective on iconic buildings, public spaces and environments as well as many urban aspects and features that can easily go overlooked. Drawing on decades’ worth of experience working on major projects all over the globe, Pieprz takes readers on a journey that provides genuine insight into the relationship between architecture and urban life, as well as revealing the inner and outer beauty of some of the world’s most fascinating places.

Dennis Pieprz is a principal at Sasaki Associates who plays a leading role in the firm's planning and urban design practice.His 30 years of international experience encompass diverse project types including urban districts, new communities, campus environments, waterfronts, and urban regeneration. Through his design practice, Dennis focuses on strategic thinking and creating value for clients. He works collaboratively across disciplines with a critical understanding of the forces that shape contemporary cities.

Educated at the Harvard Graduate School of Design (with Distinction and Thesis Prize) and the University of Toronto School of Architecture (with Honors and the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada Medal), Dennis speaks regularly at conferences and academic institutions and has participated on several international design competition juries.

Dennis and his teams have been honored with more than 80 design awards, including national recognition from the American Institute of Architects, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the Society for College and University Planning, The Plan, WAN, etc. Dennis has been inducted as an honorary member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) a title bestowed upon only a handful of professionals nationwide. Dennis also served as the youngest president of Sasaki from 2004 until 2011.