Following the first volume published in 2009, this second volume focuses on architectural and artistic projects since the mid-2000s. While the first highlighted architectural and urbanistic endeavors, this edition showcases 25 new architectural projects by Barrier and explores the interplay between architecture and art. The concept of "folding" emerges as a key theme, applicable to design objects, art installations, and architecture. This volume illustrates the remarkable diversity of architectural typologies in Barrier's work, encompassing residential buildings, collective housing, public facilities, and functional structures like supermarkets and engineering offices. Barrier's approach is characterized by innovation rather than repetition, as he seeks new solutions tailored to each project, reflected in his ideal "lexicon of constants." His ongoing quest for urban coherence is evident across various interventions, whether in city centers, abandoned industrial areas, or diffuse peri-urban spaces. Barrier's designs—ranging from contemporary garden cities to compact assemblies and collages—aim to revitalize neglected urban sites through modern architecture. This effort includes creating urban signs and networks while preserving existing city layers. Additionally, he emphasizes the dynamic relationship between art, design, and architecture, employing a specific method that fosters creative coherence across different scales a
