At the intersection of the inevitable influence of the international modern movement and Argentinian architectural tradition, the Grupo Austral emerges as a collective of architects proposing a reinterpretation of Le Corbusier's rationalism, adapting it to the particularities of the local context. In this framework, we can speak of an international architecture that is not merely incorporated but can be considered "appropriated" architecture, meaning it is rooted in Argentina's climatic conditions, lifestyles, and local materials. This leads us to question: How does European architecture correspond with the local? Is it the product of similar situations or a process of transferring architectural images, as has happened throughout history? Is it a mix of both factors? Can we talk about appropriated architecture?
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Adapting Modernism in Argentina: The Case of Grupo Austral and Los Eucaliptos Building
Ness + N3ss Restaurant / OOAA (Oficios Asociados)
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Architects: OOAA (Oficios Asociados)
- Area: 433 m²
- Year: 2024
The Standardized Planning of Latin American Cities: Tracing the Blueprint of the Laws of the Indies
A look at most of the cities within Latin America reveals striking commonalities across countries, from Mexico down to Argentina: most cities have a well-defined area known as "El Centro" (The Center), anchored by a main plaza (Plaza Mayor), flanked by a church on one side and key buildings like the city hall on another. This is no coincidence, as it can be traced back to an urban planning system established during the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries. It gave standardized guidelines for city design across its viceroyalties. Unlike French and English colonies, Spanish settlements adhered to regulations that contributed to the emergence of a shared urban identity, with cities displaying similar spatial logic and architectural cohesion despite differing scales and contexts.
2024 Year in Review: Celebrating Architectural Classics
Architectural Classics featured on ArchDaily serve as a record of significant works that have influenced the evolution of architecture and design. These projects represent a range of styles, purposes, and contexts, offering insight into how architecture responds to cultural, social, and environmental factors. By revisiting these influential works, one can better understand the principles and ideas that have shaped the built environment globally over time. These classics highlight moments of design innovation while also providing a broader perspective on architecture's role in reflecting and shaping the world around us.
AHORA Restaurant / OHIO Estudio
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Architects: OHIO Estudio
Teodoro García Residencial Building / BAS + Oszurkiewicz
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Architects: BAS, Oszurkiewicz
- Area: 997 m²
- Year: 2022
Belgrado House / Ignacio Szulman arquitecto
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Architects: Ignacio Szulman arquitecto
- Area: 1937 ft²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Matyser, Mosaicos Rossi, Terra Calcareos
Virrey Aviles St. Apartments / Juan Campanini - Josefina Sposito
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Architects: Juan Campanini - Josefina Sposito
- Area: 450 m²
- Year: 2022
PEACHES BESARES / IR arquitectura
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Architects: IR arquitectura
- Area: 180 m²
- Year: 2022
Space B / Dodds Estudio
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Architects: Dodds Estudio
- Area: 185 m²
- Year: 2024
Planes House / Estudio Damero
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Architects: Estudio Damero
- Area: 200 m²
- Year: 2023
PH MIRO / PH TIPO CASA
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Architects: PH TIPO CASA
- Area: 145 m²