The New Architecture of Mexico - Hardcover

Mutlow, John V.

9781876907846: The New Architecture of Mexico

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1876907843 ISBN 13: 9781876907846

Publisher: Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd, 2005

HardCover. Pub Date: 2005 Publisher: the IMAGES This book explores the modern architecture of the modern architecture of Mexico with an emphasis from the early 1980s to the called the present day It is particularly appropriate act now given a renewed interest in the recent modern architecture of Mexico. and as the work of several Mexican architects is now being recognised. published and appreciated outside of Mexico. The focus is on architects and their work. A series of buildings have been selected to establish a dialogue and to identify and articulate the complex diversity of modern architecture that is Mexico today. The selection exemplifies quality of design. of spacial and tectonic exploration. and the different perspectives that coexist. Underlying ideas and ideological positions that place the architects in the modern architectural movement are explored and an introdu...

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Mexico during the past ten years has seen a growth of new ideas and influences from younger architects. This book reviews and analyses the directions modern architecture has taken in Mexico, illustrated with the work of leading architects.

About the Author:

John V. Mutlow's work focuses on multi-family and single family housing, notably for the Hispanic community in Los Angeles, which has led to his professional exchanges with Mexican architects. Professor Mutlow is the author of Ricardo Legorreta Architects and The American Houses, Design for Living.

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