Beyond Modernist Masters: Contemporary Architecture in Latin America, by Felipe Hernández (Birkhäuser, 2010), examines how Latin American architecture has evolved after the iconic modernist generation.
Latin America has been an important place for architecture for many decades. Masters like Luis Barragán, Eladio Dieste or Oscar Niemeyer pointed the way for architectural design all over the world, and their approach to colours, materials and walls had a deep and lasting influence on architectural modernism. Since then, however and especially in the last 15 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 neighbourhoods. Within this context, the book considers numerous projects that have prompted discussion and provided fresh impetus all across Latin America.
– Felipe Hernández, Beyond Modernist Masters: Contemporary Architecture in Latin America (Birkhäuser, 2010), book description
The text is in English. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and architectural drawings.
Our copy is in good condition. The pages are clean; no markings; some slight toning along the edges. The binding is fine. The covers show some minor traces of shelf wear and use.
