Cuban Modernism Midcentury Architecture 19401970 Victor Deupi Jeanfrancois Lejeune by Victor Deupi; Jean-francois Lejeune 9783035616446, 3035616442 instant download after payment.

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, their architects defined a way to be modern and Cuban at the same time – creating an architecture oscillating between tradition and avantgarde.
Audacious concrete shells, curving ramps, elegant brises-soleils and a fluidity of interior and exterior spaces are characteristic of an airy, often colorful architecture well-suited to life in the tropics. New photographs and drawings were specially prepared for this publication. A biographical survey portraits the 40 most important Cuban architects of the era.

• First comprehensive survey of Cuba’s rich and fascinating mid-century architecture
• With virtually unknown and previously inaccessible material
• Stunning contemporary photography full of surprises and discoveries