Adaptive reuse in Latin America : cultural identity, values and memory /

"This book seeks to explore the theoretical and architectural connections between memory, values, cultural identity and adaptive reuse in Latin America. It does so by critically analyzing ideas and work within the context from where they emerge. With rich and layered historic centres, a wealth...

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Other Authors: Bernardi, Jose (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.
Series:Routledge cultural heritage and tourism series.
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Summary:"This book seeks to explore the theoretical and architectural connections between memory, values, cultural identity and adaptive reuse in Latin America. It does so by critically analyzing ideas and work within the context from where they emerge. With rich and layered historic centres, a wealth of colonial and 19th century buildings, and the heritage from the modern era, Latin America offers a unique architectural patrimony and its contribution and impact on contemporary culture and architecture still requires critical study and discussion. The chapters of this timely book consider the conflicted relationship between colonialism, native cultures, and immigration. It also explores the connections between modern projects and national identity, and contemporary interventions serving the needs of diverse societies while being cultural receptacles of memory. While most books on adaptive reuse focus on the larger general concepts, different technical approaches and case studies, this book will contribute to the study of adaptive reuse moving away from Europe and North America, focusing instead on cases in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru. This book is an important resource for researchers and students in the area of architecture, cultural, global, and design studies, heritage, geography, sociology, and history"--
Physical Description:xv, 251 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781032344515
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9781032344522
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