Balmond redefines the concept of the boundary. Instead of treating walls and edges as static enclosures, he explores how borders can become thick, porous, and interactive zones.

"The world is changing in social values and its institutions, there is also a breakdown in fixed ideologies – a more fluid and informal approach is called for."

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In architecture, "formal" design relies on Cartesian grids, strict symmetry, and predictable repetition. Balmond rejects these traditional constraints. He argues that they limit spatial potential. Instead, he proposes the "Informal." This is not a state of chaos or random disorder. It is a highly organized system governed by alternative rules.

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Informal is a challenging read, dense with diagrams and mathematical theory, but its message is clear: Architecture must evolve. It must stop seeking the safety of the static and learn to dance with the uncertainty of the dynamic. As Balmond suggests, the most profound truths are found not in the center, but in the shift.