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    Tropical Architecture and its Surprising Origins in Concrete Jungle by gestalten
    The origin stories of tropical modernism are myriad and complex, told differently by scholars than they are by politicians or practitioners. Mendes da Rocha, for instance, tended to reject terminology applied from outside, especially the phrase “Paulista brutalism” that critics often used to talk about his structurally daring work in concrete. Find out more about tropical architecture in Concrete Jungle.
    The Aviv House in Tulum, Mexico is a project by Co-Lab Design Office featured in Concrete Jungle. It’s no easy feat creating a living space that can withstand the hot and humid temperatures of Tulum. Yet, this private home, located a short distance from the beach, overcame the challenge through the use of locally produced concrete made with limestone.
    Inspired by the surrounding houses painted in ochre colors and made of adobe and wood, RP Arquitectos decided to use concrete pigmented with earth from the site to design the Zoncuantla Apartments. This fascinating project is featured in Concrete Jungle, a book about tropical architecture by gestalten.
    Above all else, Paulo Mendes da Rocha was devoted to public works projects. He was frequently quoted as saying, “All space is public. The only private space that you can imagine is in the human mind.” It is in this context that he became known for his residential masterpieces. In southern São Paulo, Mendes da Rocha took an approach rooted in both creativity and rationality when designing one of his famed concrete forms for the English expatriate James Francis King.
    While northern practitioners of modernism often used technological advancements to bend nature to their will, their southern counterparts adopted a different tack. Niemeyer and Mendes da Rocha, for instance, understood that inviting the outside in helped to ameliorate their warmer climates and the bustling urban environments where their work was often based. Evocative of Bo Bardi’s Glass House, Weinfeld’s recent project, Grecia House, is characterized by its kinship with the plot’s existing trees.
    Azul House by Studio MK27 seems to float above its surrounding landscape in an environmentally protected area. This beautiful project is featured in Concrete Jungle by gestalten.
    An example of concrete houses in Concrete Jungle by gestalten. Floor-to-ceiling pivoting glass doors provide here natural light and garden views while allowing access to a private pool.
    Wide open windows allow the inhabitants of Padang Linjong Residence to always indulge in the location’s tropical living vibe, and huge, airy spaces allow air and light to circulate throughout the day. Discover more about this project in Concrete Jungle.
    An inner courtyard with a pool and a lush garden at the Weekend House in downtown São Paulo by spbr arquitetos.
    A deep respect for place is what informs this raw concrete villa set harmoniously within the lush foliage of Costa Rica’s tropical jungle. Inspired by the work of Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Art Villa is both rough and luxurious, and purposefully detailed. This project is featured in Concrete Jungle, a book published by gestalten.
    Among the rice fields on the southern coast of the island, the large structural concrete slabs of this brutalist structure somehow blend in with the tropical vicinity. Used to shade the double-height living room—the heart of the house—the slabs are a natural alternative to air-conditioning, keeping the space cool without wasting energy. This incredible house is featured in Concrete Jungle.
    Inside the mesophilic forest along the old road between Xalapa and Coatepec, the polygonal shape of the Zoncuantla Apartments emphasizes the excellent panoramic views of the area from each of its apartments. Inspiring contemplation of the environment, the ground-floor apartment has a thriving garden of endemic vegetation while the upper levels each boast their own terraces. Find out more about this Mexican project in Concrete Jungle.
    Architecture & Interior

    Concrete Jungle

    Tropical Architecture and its Surprising Origins

    Concrete Jungle presents some of the most exciting tropical houses and tells the surprising story of lush modernist architecture.

    £55.00 Price incl. VAT

    The clash of rational architecture with the organic lushness of tropical vegetation has created some of the most visionary and futuristic buildings we know.

    Based on the concepts of Modernist style and Bauhaus aesthetics, tropical countries like Brazil or Mexico have developed their highly unique visions of an international style and an architecture which is both timeless and desirable, which continues to be highly influential around the globe.

    In Concrete Jungle we embark on a journey through the works of architects influenced by the tropical modernist style, from Luis Barragán to Paulo Mendes da Rocha, to Marcio Kogan.



    Architecture Architecture & Interior
    Editors: gestalten
    Release date: March 2023
    Format: 24.5 x 33 cm
    Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 304 pages
    ISBN: 978-3-96704-089-0

    FSC™️ (Forest Stewardship Council™️) Certified.

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    The clash of rational architecture with the organic lushness of tropical vegetation has created some of the most visionary and futuristic buildings we know.

    Based on the concepts of Modernist style and Bauhaus aesthetics, tropical countries like Brazil or Mexico have developed their highly unique visions of an international style and an architecture which is both timeless and desirable, which continues to be highly influential around the globe.

    In Concrete Jungle we embark on a journey through the works of architects influenced by the tropical modernist style, from Luis Barragán to Paulo Mendes da Rocha, to Marcio Kogan.



    Architecture Architecture & Interior

    Editors gestalten
    Release date: March 2023
    Format: 24.5 x 33 cm
    Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 304 pages
    ISBN: 978-3-96704-089-0

    FSC™️ (Forest Stewardship Council™️) Certified.

    Shipping Costs

    • Free shipping to Germany, the USA and the UK

    • Free worldwide shipping from 60 EUR/USD order value.

    • For orders below 60 EUR/USD the following shipping costs apply:

      • European Union, UK & USA : € 0,-
      • ROW (All other): € 40,-

    Shipping costs will be assessed during checkout based on the full value of goods purchased.


    The shipping cost doesn’t account for any import taxes/customs fees. These fees are not under our control and apply according to the regulations of your selected country of delivery. Please refer to your local customs authorities for more information.

     

    Payment 

    For shipments to addresses within the US, payments can be made using credit card, or PayPal.

    Gestalten uses a secure payment system to protect your information. More information on our security procedure is available here. 

    Shipping

    Once your order is processed and an order confirmation is sent, you will be able to track your shipment using the link in the order confirmation. You will also be able to track your order in your customer account.

    Orders are usually received within 2-3 working days for orders placed within Germany, 2-6 working days for those placed within the EU, the UK, Switzerland, and Norway. Orders placed within the US will be delivered within 3-7 working days after receiving your order confirmation. Deliveries to all other territories will take 10-14 working days.

    Please note that we don’t ship on weekends and public holidays. Deliveries are not made on Sundays and other public holidays. We will try to inform you of any unexpected delays.

    Returns
    Full refunds are available up until 14 days after the order confirmation is sent. You bear the direct costs for returning the products. More information on our return policy is available here.

    £55.00

    The origin stories of tropical modernism are myriad and complex, told differently by scholars than they are by politicians or practitioners. Mendes da Rocha, for instance, tended to reject terminology applied from outside, especially the phrase “Paulista brutalism” that critics often used to talk about his structurally daring work in concrete. Find out more about tropical architecture in Concrete Jungle.
    The Aviv House in Tulum, Mexico is a project by Co-Lab Design Office featured in Concrete Jungle. It’s no easy feat creating a living space that can withstand the hot and humid temperatures of Tulum. Yet, this private home, located a short distance from the beach, overcame the challenge through the use of locally produced concrete made with limestone.
    Inspired by the surrounding houses painted in ochre colors and made of adobe and wood, RP Arquitectos decided to use concrete pigmented with earth from the site to design the Zoncuantla Apartments. This fascinating project is featured in Concrete Jungle, a book about tropical architecture by gestalten.
    Above all else, Paulo Mendes da Rocha was devoted to public works projects. He was frequently quoted as saying, “All space is public. The only private space that you can imagine is in the human mind.” It is in this context that he became known for his residential masterpieces. In southern São Paulo, Mendes da Rocha took an approach rooted in both creativity and rationality when designing one of his famed concrete forms for the English expatriate James Francis King.
    While northern practitioners of modernism often used technological advancements to bend nature to their will, their southern counterparts adopted a different tack. Niemeyer and Mendes da Rocha, for instance, understood that inviting the outside in helped to ameliorate their warmer climates and the bustling urban environments where their work was often based. Evocative of Bo Bardi’s Glass House, Weinfeld’s recent project, Grecia House, is characterized by its kinship with the plot’s existing trees.
    Azul House by Studio MK27 seems to float above its surrounding landscape in an environmentally protected area. This beautiful project is featured in Concrete Jungle by gestalten.
    An example of concrete houses in Concrete Jungle by gestalten. Floor-to-ceiling pivoting glass doors provide here natural light and garden views while allowing access to a private pool.
    Wide open windows allow the inhabitants of Padang Linjong Residence to always indulge in the location’s tropical living vibe, and huge, airy spaces allow air and light to circulate throughout the day. Discover more about this project in Concrete Jungle.
    An inner courtyard with a pool and a lush garden at the Weekend House in downtown São Paulo by spbr arquitetos.
    A deep respect for place is what informs this raw concrete villa set harmoniously within the lush foliage of Costa Rica’s tropical jungle. Inspired by the work of Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Art Villa is both rough and luxurious, and purposefully detailed. This project is featured in Concrete Jungle, a book published by gestalten.
    Among the rice fields on the southern coast of the island, the large structural concrete slabs of this brutalist structure somehow blend in with the tropical vicinity. Used to shade the double-height living room—the heart of the house—the slabs are a natural alternative to air-conditioning, keeping the space cool without wasting energy. This incredible house is featured in Concrete Jungle.
    Inside the mesophilic forest along the old road between Xalapa and Coatepec, the polygonal shape of the Zoncuantla Apartments emphasizes the excellent panoramic views of the area from each of its apartments. Inspiring contemplation of the environment, the ground-floor apartment has a thriving garden of endemic vegetation while the upper levels each boast their own terraces. Find out more about this Mexican project in Concrete Jungle.

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