Verticalization Processes in Latin America in the first half of the 20th Century

Abstract

Since the late 19th century, the skyscrapers and the vertical growth of cities have captivated the attention and imagination of architects, urban planners, engineers, artists, and the public. Far from being exhausted, the debate on this topic invites us to rethink the development of these processes and the exchanges that take place between different urban realities. Indeed, it is from changes and transformations that new and thought-provoking questions emerge, capable of enriching our understanding of the history of urban verticalization in the region, and to which this issue hopes to contribute. The studies compiled here address various issues and processes related to the history and development of high-rise construction in Latin America in the first half of the 20th century, such as case studies in key metropolises such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Rosario, offering a regional perspective.