Alberto Kalach, by Miquel Adrià (Gustavo Gili 2004), explores the architectural philosophy and major works of Mexican architect Alberto Kalach, emphasising his conceptual sketches and urban visions. The book is part of a series of monographs on contemporary architects and offers a deep dive into Kalach’s design process, from early sketches to realised projects.
This book brings together the most recent buildings and projects by the Mexican architect Alberto Kalach, special emphasis being placed on the first steps of the process of each of these. As if it were a sort of log or sketchpad, the book sets out to highlight the essence of his ideas and the immediacy of his first few pencil strokes. Structured typologically, the tour through Kalach’s works takes in single-family houses, apartment buildings, various designs for tower blocks and his famous project for the Lake City (awarded a prize at the 2002 Venice Biennale), in which he proposes rehydrating the dried-up aquiferous areas of Mexico City.
– Miquel Adrià, Alberto Kalach (Gustavo Gili, 2004), excerpt from the book description
The text is in Spanish and English. The book is profusely illustrated with photographs and architectural drawings.
Our current copy is in very good condition. The pages are clean; no markings except for the previous owner’s signature on the back of the front cover. The binding is fine. The covers show only some minor traces of shelf wear. There is an old price sticker on the back cover.
