Havana Modern: Critical Readings in Cuban Architecture

Havana Modern - A Deep Dive into Cuba's Postwar Era Modernist Gems Get ready to embark on a visual and scholarly journey through the modernist gems of post-war Cuba with "Havana Modern".

This comprehensive volume edited by Rubén Gallo, an authority on Mexican architecture, delves into the highlights of Cuban modernism from the decades following World War II. Featuring contributions from leading architectural historians and scholars, including current and former Princeton faculty members and graduate students, "Havana Modern" offers a wealth of archival materials, photos, and new scholarship to shed light on the country's most notable modernist buildings. Explore Max Abramovitz's American Embassy, Richard Neutra's De Schultess House, Martín Domínguez Esteban, Miguel Gastón, and Emilio del Junco's Radiocentro, Mies van Der Rohe's office building for Ron Barcardí S.A., Vittorio Garatti, Roberto Gottardi, and Ricardo Porro's National Art Schools for Havana, Mario Girona's Coppelia Ice-cream parlor and park, and Aleksandr Grigorievich Rochegov's USRR Embassy. With a focus on history, politics, culture, literature, and film, "Havana Modern" provides a comprehensive understanding of this extraordinary era in architectural history.

Whether you are an architecture enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for a unique cultural experience, this book is sure to captivate and inspire. So why wait? Dive into the rich modernist heritage of Cuba with "Havana Modern" today!