Uncover how contemporary architecture has become a powerful instrument of control and compliance in the neoliberal era. This incisive critique meticulously dissects the evolution of design, revealing how parametric and post-critical architecture, championed by figures like Hadid and Koolhaas, aligns with market imperatives. Through analysis of projects in education, consumption, and labour, the book exposes architecture’s role in shaping compliant citizens. Essential reading for architecture students, designers, urban planners, and academics in India seeking a deeper understanding of design’s societal influence.