Divergences

This volume by Ingrid Quintana-Guerrero joins a notable set of publications revisiting Latin American modern architecture, highlighting contributions from Blackmore (2017), Quintana-Guerrero, López Duran, Seavitt (2018), Piccarolo, Zein, Gyger (2019), Woods (2020), León, Anagnost (2021), and Del Real (2022). Remarkably, these works, primarily by women, move beyond previous generations celebratory narratives, critically exploring the motivations and impacts of modern architecture in our continent s south. Professor Quintana-Guerrero, known for Children of the Rue de Sèvres (2018), collaborates with scholars from Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia, inspired by Marina Waisman and Silvia Arango. Her book offers a comparative perspective essential for understanding our built environment beyond national histories.