The new architecture of Mexico
By: John V. Mutlow.
Publisher: Images; ACC Distribution
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Mulgrave, Vic; Woodbridge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
Subjects: Architecture -- Mexico -- 20th century.; Architecture -- Mexico -- 21st century.; Architecture, Modern -- 20th century.; Architecture, Modern -- 21st century.
Description: "The New Architecture of Mexico is a particularly timely book, given a renewed interest in the recent modern architecture of Mexico, and as the work of several Mexican architects is now being recognized, published and appreciated outside of Mexico." "The focus is on architects and their work, with an emphasis on the period from the early 1980s to the present. Author John Mutlow has selected a series of buildings by a diverse group of Mexican architects in order to establish a dialogue and to identify and articulate the complex diversity of modern architecture that is Mexico today. The selection exemplifies the quality of design, of spatial and tectonic exploration, and of the different perspectives that coexist. The underlying ideas and ideological positions that place the architects in the modern architectural movement are explored." "More than 50 projects are presented, ranging from superb residences, to corporate headquarters, mixed-use projects, cultural centers and public buildings, landscape projects, and much more. In addition, an introductory article by Miguel Adria places early modern architecture in Mexico in its context." "Architects represented in this book include Taller de Enrique Norten (TEN) Arquitectos; Legorreta + Legorreta; Central de Arquitectura; Alberto Kalach/Taller de Arquitectura X; Felipe Leal; Teodoro Gonzales de Leon; Broid, Rojkind, Adria; Grupo LBC; Higuera + Sanchez; Francisco Serrano Arquitectos; Landa Garcia Landa Arquitectos; Becker Arquitectos; Serrano Monjaraz Arquitectos; and Mario Schjetnan, Jose Luis Perez/GDU." "Photographs and accompanying plans and text illuminate and expand on each project, allowing the reader a glimpse into a unique architectural culture."--BOOK JACKET.