Jose Bernardi Book Launch

Book launch of Jose Bernardi's latest work Adaptive Reuse in Latin America, Cultural Identity, Values and Memory.

This book seeks to explore the theoretical and architectural connections between memory, values, cultural identity, and adaptive reuse in Latin America. It does so by critically analyzing ideas and works within the context from where they emerge.

With rich and layered historic centers, a wealth of colonial and 19th-century buildings, and the heritage from the modern era, Latin America offers a unique architectural patrimony and its contribution and impact on contemporary culture and architecture still require critical study and discussion. The chapters of this timely book consider the conflicted relationship between colonialism, native cultures, and immigration. It also explores the connections between modern projects and national identity, and contemporary interventions serving the needs of diverse societies while being cultural receptacles of memory. While most books on adaptive reuse focus on the larger general concepts, different technical approaches, and case studies, this book, with contribution form of the most respected scholars a in the area will contribute to the study of adaptive reuse moving away from Europe and North America, focusing instead on cases in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru.

The event will be structured around the 4 topics of the book with a brief presentation by each author discussing the most important ideas of their chapter followed by a conversation with other authors in that topic addressing larger ideas presented in the section and answering questions from the audience. You can download the full event schedule by here.