Vor der Revolution 1959 und in den Jahrzehnten danach ist in Kuba eine aufregende und eigenständige Architektur entstanden. Dieser erste umfassende Überblick zeigt luxuriöse Nachtclubs und Hotels, Sportanlagen, elegante Privathäuser und Apartmentgebäude. Geschickt verknüpften die kubanischen Architekten althergebrachte Bauweisen mit der Moderne und schufen eine Architektur zwischen Tradition und Avantgarde. Gewagte Betonschalen, geschwungene Rampen, elegante Brises-Soleils und fließende Übergänge zwischen Innen- und Außenraum sind charakteristisch für eine luftige, oft farbenfrohe Architektur, die an die tropische Umgebung angepasst ist. Für die Publikation wurden Bauten neu fotografiert und Pläne neu gezeichnet. Ein biographischer Überblick porträtiert die 40 wichtigsten kubanischen Architekten dieser Epoche.

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.

"Let me say up front that this is an excellent book; not without weaknesses and bias (about which more later) but, overall, an admirable production. […]The volume is beautifully designed and generously illustrated with new photography by Silvia Ros, reproductions of vintage images, and newly created drawings. [...] I enjoyed reading this book and learned a lot from it." (Belmont Freeman in <A href="https://placesjournal.org/article/mid-20th-century-modern-architecture-in-cuba/?cn-reloaded=1&cn-reloaded=1">placesjounral.org</A>, 07.2021) "The rarity of texts on the modernist architecture in Cuba alone makes this book a critical addition to the architecture collection of any public, museum, or academic library. It would also be of interest to scholars of Latin American art and history. The prose is clear, and its narrative is straightforward, making it appropriate for all levels. Extensive footnotes and citations, a selected bibliography, and a thorough appendix of biographies make the text an effective gateway to further reading on the subject." (Nicole Santiago in <A href="https://arlisna.org/publications/reviews/2303-cuban-modernism-mid-century-architecture-1940-1970">ARLIS/NA</A>, 07.2021) "Vor der Revolution 1959 und in den Jahrzehnten danach ist in Kuba eine aufregende und eigenständige Architektur entstanden. Dieser erste umfassende Überblick zeigt luxuriöse Nachtclubs und Hotels, Sportanlagen, elegante Privathäuser und Apartmentgebäude. Geschickt verknüpften die kubanischen Architekten althergebrachte Bauweisen mit der Moderne und schufen eine Architektur zwischen Tradition und Avantgarde." (RSWB®plus, 07.2021) "The publication highlights virtually unknown and previously inaccessible visual material, both from university and family archives. The stunning contemporary photographs were taken specifically for the book and new drawings were prepared for it." (dekomomo, 08.2021)

Architektur; Moderne; kubanische Architektur; Beton; Kolonialstadt; Trinidad; Havanna; kolonialer Glanz; karibischer Lifestyle; Inselparadies; Kolonial; Kolonialstil; Architekturfotografie; architektonische Moderne; Avantgarde; kubanischer Stil; Revolution; Stadtplanung; Modernes Bauen; Kuba

Cuba; Modern Architecture; Urban Planning

Mid-Century Architecture 1940–1970

Cuban Modernism

Victor Deupi, Jean-Fran<A>ç</A>ois Lejeune, University of Miami

<UL> <LI>Erster umfassender, bahnbrechender Überblick über Kubas reiche und faszinierende Architektur </LI> <LI>Mit unbekanntem und bisher unzugänglichem Bildmaterial </LI> <LI>Attraktive zeitgenössische Fotografien laden ein zur Entdeckungsreise</LI></UL>

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

Victor Deupi, Jean-Francois Lejeune

Cuban Modernism

Mid-Century Architecture 1940–1970

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