The second volume of a set of three which studies the work of architect Renzo Piano. This book looks at Piano's working method, followed by a presentation of some of his most significant buildings and projects from 1987 to 1993

New dimension of the organic - the continuing evolution of a natural architecture; completed buildings 1987-93 - Bercy Charenton Shopping Centre, Paris, Genoa Metro Stations; Thomson Optronics Factory; Vesima Laboratory. - workshop, Genoa; Columbus International Exposition, Genoa, Masterplanning, 11 Bigo, Aquarium, Cotton Warehouse, Service Spirie and offices, Bonded Warehouse, Molo Quarter, Axis of Services; Credito Industriale Sardo, projects - Lingotto Factory Renovation, Turin - progress report; Jean-Marie Tjibau Cultural Centre, Noumea - charting in depth the evolution of an on-going project; Padre Pio Pilgrimage Church; Beyeler Collection Galery, Basle; National Museum of Science and Technology, Amsterdam; Potsdanunerstrasse Masterplan, Berlin; Coda: construction report on Kansai Airport Terminal, Osaka.