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Beyond Modernist Masters: Contemporary Architecture in Latin America

by Felipe Hernández
Beyond Modernist Masters: Contemporary Architecture in Latin America - Thryft
Beyond Modernist Masters: Contemporary Architecture in Latin America - Thryft

Evolving Latin American architecture celebrating creativity and social issues.

This book would be a great read for anyone interested in the evolution of architectural design in Latin America. Highlighting the works of contemporary architects such as Giancarlo Mazzanti, Alberto Kalach, and Alejandro Aravena, this book showcases the region's ability to address social issues through innovative and visually stunning designs. Explore how Latin American architects use their creativity and talent to transform informal settlements, prioritize affordable housing, and emphasize cultural infrastructure. Step into the world of evolving Latin American architecture and be inspired by its remarkable contributions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Beyond Modernist Masters: Contemporary Architecture in Latin America

by Felipe Hernández
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ISBN: 9783764387693
Authors: Felipe Hernández
Publisher: Birkhäuser Architecture
Date of Publication: 2009-11-20
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, Architecture, History
Related Topics: Architecture, Art History, Design
Goodreads rating: 4.5
(rated by 4 readers)

Description

Latin America has been an important place for architecture for many decades. Masters like Barragán, Dieste, Lina Bo Bardi, and Niemeyer pointed the way for architectural design all over the world, and they continue to do so today. Their approach to colors, materials, and walls had a deep and lasting influence on architectural modernism. Since then, however – and especially in the last fifteen years – architecture on the continent has continued to evolve, and a lively and extremely creative architecture scene has developed. The work of Latin American architects and city planners is often guided by social issues, for example, the approach to informal settlements on the outskirts of big cities, the scarcity of housing and public space, the availability of affordable transportation, and the important role of cultural infrastructure – such as schools, libraries, and sports facilities – as a catalyst for neighborhoods. Within this context, the book considers numerous projects that have prompted discussion and provided fresh impetus all across Latin America. Outstanding projects like the Santo Domingo Library in Medellin, Colombia, by Giancarlo Mazzanti; Alberto Kalach’s Liceo Franco-Mexicano in Mexico; and the works of Alejandro Aravena in Chile show that recent Latin American architecture is more than capable of holding its own beside the works of the founders.
 

Evolving Latin American architecture celebrating creativity and social issues.

This book would be a great read for anyone interested in the evolution of architectural design in Latin America. Highlighting the works of contemporary architects such as Giancarlo Mazzanti, Alberto Kalach, and Alejandro Aravena, this book showcases the region's ability to address social issues through innovative and visually stunning designs. Explore how Latin American architects use their creativity and talent to transform informal settlements, prioritize affordable housing, and emphasize cultural infrastructure. Step into the world of evolving Latin American architecture and be inspired by its remarkable contributions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.