rural is a quiet yet polemical book of essays and built projects by an architect based in the wilds of county leitrim.

In rural, dominic stevens, who left Dublin 8 years ago, reflects on the forces that shape our rural environment and lifestyle. Sociology, economics, politics, farming, culture are all examined. Carefully studying behaviours of old and candidly questioning present-day absurdities, the author explores many avenues that may well offer a more exciting, dynamic and
lasting future for rural areas, and society at large.

dominic stevens is an award-winning architect living in County Leitrim. He divides his time between architecture, caring for his children and farming. His buildings and projects have been published in architectural journals world-wide and he represented Ireland at the 10th International Architecture Exhibition, Venice Biennale as part of “SubUrban to superRural” with his project Fluidcity. His first book, domestic, was published by mermaid turbulence in 1999.