Mexico City: Architectural Guide

(Paperback, Revised edition)

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This updated second-edition of the guide takes readers through this magnificent city, and includes two new essays presenting the legacy of the architect Luis Barragan and contemporary architecture in Mexico.

Mexico City has withstood enormous changes throughout its history. Once the capital of the Aztec Empire, it has continuously evolved over the centuries to become one of the largest megalopolises in the world. The exuberant metropolis of the present day can be seen as a patchwork of Aztec, Hispanic, and contemporary Western cultures. Both local and internationally renowned artists and architects have brought their talents to this capital, which has also been the site of large-scale urban projects such as the construction of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). The city has also been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, thanks to its wealth of artworks and innovative designs. The entries are illustrated with 230 photographs, drawings, and maps.

Author Bio

Sarah Zahradnik, born in Germany, graduated from the University of South Australia with a Masters degree in Architecture. Since then, she has worked in architectural offices in Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and Germany. She speaks four languages and has sold her designs for residential houses in Mexico. Architectural Guide, Australia is her third book.