On specific ambiguity through the idea of tropical space or The reasoned practice of transitional forms /
Appraising the tropical architecture of Latin America, On Specific Ambiguity, authored by Colombian architect Camilo Retrespo is a manifesto-cum-monograph on the notion of tropical space. Retrespo argues for a form of architecture that accepts contradiction and ambiguity, as a space, as an attitude,...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Mexico City :
Arquine,
2022.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | Appraising the tropical architecture of Latin America, On Specific Ambiguity, authored by Colombian architect Camilo Retrespo is a manifesto-cum-monograph on the notion of tropical space. Retrespo argues for a form of architecture that accepts contradiction and ambiguity, as a space, as an attitude, Specific Ambiguity as a double way of thinking and creating an ambivalent, complex and contradictory, imprecise, mestizo and multireferential architecture. Retrespo is cofounder (with Juliana Gallego Martinez) of the Medellin-based firm AGENdA, and a large portion of this volume is devoted to a selection of works by the firm, mostly located in Medellin and Mexico. In 2020, AGENdA was selected as one of the most creative, interesting and promising emerging architects by Domus magazine. |
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| Physical Description: | 366 pages : color illustrations, plans ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 6079489929 9786079489922 |