his house Alfaro, Alfonso. creator text mx 2011 1st edition monographic eng

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211 p. ill.; col.; plans.; 32 cm. Presents the crowning achievement of the architect who was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1980: his own house, considered one of the ten most important houses of the twentieth century. Originally built in 1947 and continually renovated by the architect, it would come to be considered Barragán's masterpiece, the laboratory in which he developed his new architectural language. Today the house ranks as one of the most important examples of modern architecture in Mexico, and was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004. Luis Barragán: His House offers a complete visual tour of the house and studio, as well as the superb garden that surrounds it. Hitherto unpublished documents and images in the possession of the Fundación de Arquitectura Tapatía and other collectors place the work in the context of Barragán's career. The entire house has been specially photographed for this volume, with meticulous attention being given to the treatment of color and light so essential to Barragán's work. This book includes three essays by experts in Barragán's work. Foreword – Armando Chávez Cervantes -- Background to the House in Tacubaya – Daniel Garza Usabiaga -- The House of Luis Barragán: Device for an Epiphany – Juan Palomar -- Casa Luis Barragán -- The Pritzker Architecture Priza 1980 Laureate Acceptance Speech – Luis Barragán -- The Ethics of an Aesthetic: The City an the House – Alfonso Alfaro -- Plans -- Chronology -- Directory -- Photographic Credits -- texts: Alfonso Alfaro, Daniel Garza Usabiaga, Juan Palomar ; [translation, Gregory Dechant]. Barragán, Luis 1902-1988 Barragán, Luis 1902-1988 Homes and haunts Pictorial works Architect-designed houses Mexico Mexico City History 20th century Architecture Mexico Mexico City 20th century History Buildings Mexico Mexico City Homes Mexico Mexico City Architects Mexico Mexico Buildings, structures, etc NA7246.M4 A4413 2011 720 9788415118138 8415118139 2012400781 pucpr 042512 20220829214653.0 eng