On Specific Ambiguity by the Idea of Tropical Space or the Reasoned Practice of the Forms of Transition

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Author: Restrepo, CamiloAppraising the “tropical architecture” of Latin America, "On Specific Ambiguity", authored by Colombian architect Camilo Retrespo, is a manifesto on the not ion of tropical space. Retrespo is cofounder of the Medellin-based firm AGENdA, & a large portion of this volume is devoted to a selection of works by the firm, mostly located in Medellin and Mexico. In 2020 AGENdA was selected as one of the most creative, interesting and promising emerging architects by Domus magazine.Retrespo argues for a form of architecture that “accepts contradiction and ambiguity, as a space, as an attitude: Specific Ambiguity as a double way of thinking and creating an ambivalent, complex and contradictory, imprecise, mestizo, and multireferential architecture.” ISBN 9786079489922. Arquine. hb. 288 pages. 100 colour, 45 b/w ills. 24 x 18 cm.available Show more