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Julian Reyes
SpainMemoir
Architecture as memoir — the rooms that shape the sentences we eventually write.
"A house remembers you longer than you remember it."
A life in letters
Julian Reyes trained as an architect in Barcelona before publishing his first memoir at 41. He now writes about buildings the way others write about people.
The North Window
Memoir
The North Window
Architecture as memoir — the rooms that shape the sentences we eventually write.
From first draft to found voice
His essays first appeared in small design quarterlies. The North Window, his debut memoir, was written across three cities and two decades.
Fun facts
- Sketches every room before describing it.
- Prefers north-facing windows for their steady light.
Featured interview
Interview
A conversation with Julian Reyes
On craft, quiet obsessions, and the making of The North Window.
Book discussion history
- Circle No. 5 — The North WindowMay 24, 2026