M.A. Luke Lowings introduced his paper as an approach “that tries to argue for other than ‘quantifiable’ criteria in judging and developing designs”. He is principal of Carpenter/Lowings Architecture & Design and in this series of papers he was invited to claim the role of the artistic architect. Every building, its structure, space and material are located in a specific architectural and urban setting. Besides functional necessities, the building envelope within its particular location calls for a careful approach to strengthen the connection between the building and the human environment.