New York City: Guastavino CO. and the reinvention of Public Space in the American Metropolis
In this book, Mar Loren analyzes the trajectory and contributions of Rafael Guastavino i Moreno and his son, Rafael Guastavino i Expósito, in the architectural development of the United States between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through a rigorous approach, the author examines how the Guastavino Company introduced and adapted the ceramic partitioned vault system in a different urban and cultural context, consolidating itself as a reference in the architecture of its time.
The book offers a broad perspective on the importance of the Company in the configuration of public and private spaces in cities such as New York, highlighting its ability to integrate innovative technical solutions with high quality architectural design. From railroad stations and universities to libraries and cathedrals, the Guastavino's projects combine functionality, durability and aesthetics, leaving a significant imprint on America's architectural identity.
The book also explores the Company's impact on the country's modernization and urbanization processes, addressing issues such as the democratization of public spaces, the influence of industrialization on architecture, and the link between design and cultural representation. Mar Loren's research, based on documentary sources and critical analysis, contextualizes this legacy within the social and economic changes of the period.
Author Mar Loren
Pages 492
Language Spanish, English
Format 28 x 23 cm, soft cover
ISBN 978-84-936203-2-5
Textures and Folds of a Nation. Guastavino CO.
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New York City: Guastavino CO. and the reinvention of Public Space in the American Metropolis
In this book, Mar Loren analyzes the trajectory and contributions of Rafael Guastavino i Moreno and his son, Rafael Guastavino i Expósito, in the architectural development of the United States between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through a rigorous approach, the author examines how the Guastavino Company introduced and adapted the ceramic partitioned vault system in a different urban and cultural context, consolidating itself as a reference in the architecture of its time.
The book offers a broad perspective on the importance of the Company in the configuration of public and private spaces in cities such as New York, highlighting its ability to integrate innovative technical solutions with high quality architectural design. From railroad stations and universities to libraries and cathedrals, the Guastavino's projects combine functionality, durability and aesthetics, leaving a significant imprint on America's architectural identity.
The book also explores the Company's impact on the country's modernization and urbanization processes, addressing issues such as the democratization of public spaces, the influence of industrialization on architecture, and the link between design and cultural representation. Mar Loren's research, based on documentary sources and critical analysis, contextualizes this legacy within the social and economic changes of the period.
Author Mar Loren
Pages 492
Language Spanish, English
Format 28 x 23 cm, soft cover
ISBN 978-84-936203-2-5
Prologue
Guastavino, Recovered
Chapter 1: The Texture of Identity: A User’s Manual
Guastavino and the Reinvention of Public Space in the American City
Snapshot Portrait: His Thought and Built Work in the Formalization of the Nation
Historical Significance of Guastavino’s Work
Presence and Recognition of the Guastavino Company in the History of Contemporary Architecture
Critical Framework: Guastavino’s Role in Modernization Processes
Methodology, Limits, and Contents
Chapter 2: The Reinvented Diverse Nation (1881–1939)
Memory and Preparations in Spain: Background of the American Experience
Brief Notes on the Tiled Arch System
Rafael Guastavino i Moreno in Spain: Urban Imagination, Industrial Reference, and Professional Profile
Identity Perspective of the Historical Architectural Context in Spain
Chapter 3: Architecture for the New Nation
Ideology and Form in the Work of the Guastavino Company
Chapter 4: Textures and Layers of a Capital
The Guastavino Company and the Construction of New York City
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