The third volume of the 'Quaderni' presents the reflections of the architect-
professors who compose the Faculty Board of the Mendrisio
Academy of Architecture-Università della Svizzera italiana. It is not,
however, the customary exposition of their vision of the discipline and
professional practice. The contributions embody such themes in varying
degrees, but above all they present the cultural frame of reference that
each architect believes to be the most significant in explaining his or her
personality. The term 'atlas' in the title should therefore be understood
as the set of formative lessons, technological and historical curiosities,
aesthetic explorations and intellectual orientations that form the expressive
canon of each architect.