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Brooks scarpa ordinary and extraordinary a behind the scenes look at what it takes to survive and thrive as an architectural duo in los angeles tibby rothman takes the reader on a storytelling adventure with interviews insight quotes and details youd never imagine could be true about the wonderful office of brooks scarpa. Ordinary and extraordinary is a fascinating read about both the amazing development of brooks scarpa and the process of getting from idea to project along with the story of the one that got away a loss which almost finished the firm. Ordinary and extraordinary is a fascinating read about both the amazing development of brooks scarpa and the process of getting from idea to project along with the story of the one that got away a loss which almost finished the firm. Ordinary and extraordinary takes its readers on a journey from brooks scarpas origins in 1991 as pugh scarpa to its current leadership under angela brooks and lawrence scarpa who together steer the 25 person team from one successful project to the next emphasizing a collaborative and client led approach that is further lauded for its sustainability savvy design approach. Equally dynamic and accessible is ordinary and extraordinary which charts brooks scarpas history to date methodology and working philosophy through a selection of highlighted projects that come to life through a narrative concerning the practice penned by ex journalist and wallpaper contributor tibby rothmanordinary and extraordinary