Michael Crosbie's theme for his latest book for IMAGES is the architect's own office. As with most professions, first impressions are paramount; architects who design their own offices are effectively putting their own reputation on the line in a very public manner. Clients may assess a firm's style, scope of work and capabilities on the design of its office and commissions can be won or lost based on that vital first impression. Architects own offices can therefore be effective sales vehicles for their potential clients and speak volumes about the style, ability and culture of the firm. The projects for this collection are carefully chosen and range from the humble and low-key to the grand and opulent. They range from the refurbished office shrouded in the mists of time to the state-of-the-art futuristic office; from the whimsical to the practical; each bringing into focus the importance of the architect's own office and the various roles it plays.