Felipe Assadi
Michelangelo Pivetta, Fabián Barros Di Giammarino
Electa, 2024
€49,95
The volume is dedicated to the work of the Chilean architect Felipe Assadi (b. 1971), a leading figure in contemporary Latin American architecture, known for his ability to masterfully blend minimalist aesthetics and innovative structural solutions. His work is distinguished by an expressive use of materials such as concrete and glass, through which he creates architectures that seem to defy the laws of gravity, giving rise to an architectural language that is both powerful and refined. Assadi’s work is also characterized by a strong dialogue with the landscape context in which his projects are inserted. His constructions blend with their surroundings while maintaining an imposing and sculptural presence. The Chilean architect constantly plays with the concepts of weight and lightness, developing projects in which the built mass seems to challenge visual and structural balances. The volume is introduced by essays by Fabián Barros and Michelangelo Pivetta who offer new readings on the path and evolution of Assadi’s work. The structure of the volume documents a rich selection of Assadi’s works, each accompanied by technical details, plans and photographs. The monograph does not limit itself to describing the works, but also explores the creative process and the architectural challenges encountered during the construction of each building. Among those present in the volume, in addition to the famous Hotel Awasi Patagonia, numerous private residences, including Casa Schmitz, Casa H and Casa Caruz which embody, more than any other, his distinctive style made of monolithic forms and transparencies that dissolve the boundaries between interior and exterior.
ISBN: 9788892826885
