Warren Orbaugh interviews Rob Krier on the importance of basic elements in architecture. Orbaugh begins by quoting Krier's book on what he believed to be the concept of theory put to practice. Krier states the relevance of different elements and details in architecture. He explains the idea of typology of spaces and the importance of proportions, based on past teachings to his students. He describes how modern currents are bound to fail in the future due to the lack of consistency they present. Finally his brother, Léon Krier, comments on the UFM's campus setting.