Cuban Modernism : : Mid-Century Architecture 1940–1970 /

Cuban Modernism : : Mid-Century Architecture 1940–1970 / / Jean-Francois Lejeune, Victor Deupi.

In the 20th century, modern architecture thrived in Cuba and a wealth of buildings was realized prior to the revolution 1959 and in its wake. The designs comprise luxurious nightclubs and stylish hotels, sports facilities, elegant private homes and apartment complexes. Drawing on the vernacular, the...

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VerfasserIn:
Deupi, Victor,
Lejeune, Jean-Francois,
MitwirkendeR:
Dines, María Gabriela,
Rivera, Alfredo,
Place / Publishing House:Basel : : Birkhäuser, , [2021]
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Year of Publication:2021
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (344 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • CONTENTS
  • PREFACE
  • INTRODUCTION – Modernity and Cubanidad
  • CHAPTER 1 – The Modern Cuban House
  • CHAPTER 2 – The City as Landscape: Forestier, Sert, and the Planning of Havana
  • CHAPTER 3 – The Modern City: Housing, Civic Infrastructure, and Representation
  • CHAPTER 4 – Tropicality, Tourism, and Leisure
  • CHAPTER 5 – The Synthesis of the Arts
  • CHAPTER 6 – Exile and Heritage
  • BIOGRAPHIES
  • SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
  • INDEX
  • ILLUSTRATION CREDITS
  • ABOUT THE AUTHORS

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