This book offers a deep and revealing exploration of the international exchanges and networks that crucially influenced the development of modern architecture in Chile during the 20th century. Through a collection of essays by leading specialists, a previously unpublished overview of the evolution of Chilean architecture is revealed, from urban ideas and housing to the academic influences, publications, and roundtrips that shaped this period.
The book begins with an analysis of the international media impact that Chilean architecture received. It then presents a detailed look at key local figures, such as Roberto Dávila and Emilio Duhart. It also examines the foreign influences of personalities such as Karl Brunner, Josef Albers, and Tibor Weiner, as well as new perspectives on public housing and rural planning in the context of the Cold War.
This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the global forces that shaped 20th-century Chilean architecture. With previously unpublished material and thorough research, it offers a panoramic view that will enrich both experts and new readers.
