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A core theme in later editions is the concept of "Critical Regionalism," which Frampton champions as a counter-approach to the generic, universal, and often monotonous, "international style". He argues for architecture that respects local geography, light, and culture while still embracing the progressive, emancipatory aspects of modernism. Focus on Tectonics (The "How"):