La Dimensión Vertical de la Metrópolis : Surgimiento y Evolución de Los Edificios Altos en Bogotá, 1920-2017.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Montenegro Miranda, Germán.

Language:

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Skyscrapers.

Urbanization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (208 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bogota : Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the historical development of high-rise buildings in Bogotá, Colombia, from 1920 to 2017. It examines the socio-economic, architectural, and urban dynamics that shaped the city's vertical growth over nearly a century. The author, Germán Montenegro Miranda, combines historical analysis with a multidisciplinary approach to investigate how human and technological actions influenced the evolution of Bogotá's urban landscape. The book is structured chronologically, addressing key periods such as the emergence of early skyscrapers, the era of towers and blocks, and the recent resurgence of vertical architecture. It also delves into the interplay between global and local knowledge in shaping urban development. This work is intended for scholars, professionals, and students in architecture, urban planning, geography, and related fields. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9789587818888

9587818881

OCLC:

1484505562