Summary of Modern Architecture in Latin America

Modern Architecture in Latin America: Art, Technology, and Utopia explores the rich architectural heritage in Latin America from the early 20th century to the present day. It examines the ideas, approaches, and solutions presented in Modernist architecture, and the ways in which architects responded to the complexities of the region. Analyzing iconic, public, and private buildings, it looks at a range of approaches such as Universalist, Brutalist, Constructivist, and Rational call to modernization and highlights how the Latin American landscape and cultural values informed the design. The book examines the legacy of local avant-garde groups, along with initiatives from the international Scene, to provide an overview of how landscape, materials, and culture helped shape Latin American architecture. It also looks at the ways in which contemporary architecture is changing and adapting in the 21st Century. Drawing on case studies, critical studies, and interviews, this book provides an engaging exploration of the development and evolution of Modernism in Latin America.