architect

housing for the masses: unbuilt bereterbide

19 February 2007
architecture (category), argentina (category), buenos aires (category), housing for the masses (category)

Fermín Bereterbide, unbuilt projects, Boletín del Honorable Concejo Deliberante 1939

Something that caught my eye while I was researching the history of BA housing is the large number of projects that were never built. Lots of factors prevented plans from becoming a reality… lack of funds, disagreement over execution, problems purchasing land, excessive construction costs, or even international conflicts. Take your pick. So when I come across plans of projects that could have been, it’s a bit like discovering a time capsule.

11 February 2007
architecture (category), argentina (category), buenos aires (category), housing for the masses (category)

One architect stood out among all others during the era when social housing projects were being built in Buenos Aires. Due to political beliefs, he was ostracized from the academic community & died in obscurity in 1979. Only since his death has he been given the attention & recognition which he deserves…

housing for the masses: unbuilt bereterbide

housing for the masses: fermín bereterbide