This multimedia collection explores the state of modern architecture--a          discipline plagued by a curious mix of optimism and pessimism. The set           includes an 18 pp. publication by Michael Meredith, exploring the problems       facing the discipline, and Alternate Ending 1: The Glimmering Noise      (David Fenster, 2006, 36 mins.), a short film featuring a mock debate on       contemporary architectural practices.                                          David Fenster---USA---2006---36 mins.