Group members: Bikai Nathan, Jace Adonaï, Toua Nouria
Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024
Arts and Design
Latin American Architecture
1. Latin American traditional architecture is featured through a combination of preColumbian heritage, cultural ties to Europe and the Americas, vernacular techniques,
and a specific natural and climatic environment. After independence from Spain, Latin
America looked to France and Italy for transformation into modern, cosmopolitan
cities, which was its style.
2. Latin American traditional architecture is characterized by experimentation,
exploration of local materials and resources, and a blend of pre-Columbian heritage
and cultural ties to Europe and the Americas. It often incorporates vernacular
techniques and adapts to the specific natural and climatic environment. The basic
materials used in the architecture was timber, stone, adobe, local natural fibers,
climate-driven design choices, and a cultural symbolism integration.
3. Famous architects of Latin American traditional architecture include:
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Felipe de Uribe de Bedout: a Colombian architect known for his
focus on user habits, local climate and landscape
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Rogelio Salona: a prominent architect from Bogotá, Colombia, who
blends modern design with traditional Latin American influences
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Other Hispanic and Latino architects continue to shape urban
spaces with a rich blend of traditional and contemporary design
4. Two famous buildings and structures from Latin American traditional architecture are:
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Pyramids of the Maya civilization in Mexico
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La Casa de los Teatro in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which is a
historic theater built in the 18th century
5. The two famous structures from the Latin American traditional architecture were
drawn on the next page.
6. Both the traditional and modern architectural styles were both influenced by the rich
cultural heritage of Latin America, incorporating indigenous, colonial and modern
cultural elements into their design. Both the traditional and modern architectural
Group members: Bikai Nathan, Jace Adonaï, Toua Nouria
Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024
Arts and Design
styles often emphasize harmony with the natural environment, using local materials
and designs that blend with the landscape.
The traditional architectural style is often associated with old and unkempt houses,
while modern architectural style is new and polished. The modern architectural style
is recognizable by its design features, while traditional architectural styles is
characterized by different techniques, cost, energy, maintenance, materials, and
technology.