Roberto Schezen Libros

Miami: Trends and Traditions is the first volume in a series of books documenting significant architectural interiors and important houses - both familiar and seldom seen - in favorite cities around the globe. Photographer Roberto Schezen, together with architectural critic Beth Dunlop, explores Miami's great architectural treasures, from well-known landmarks, including Vizcaya, the Morris Lapidus apartment, and the Delano Hotel, to work by such vital young architects as Teofilo Victoria, Jorge Hernandez, and Carlos Zapata. Dramatically illustrated with lush color photographs, commissioned especially for this volume, Miami: Trends and Traditions celebrates the city's historic architectural traditions from the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the earliest days of Modernism. Also featured are the recently built houses that pay homage to the legacy of the Mediterranean but capture the essence of Miami's contemporary persona and the tropics of today. Through the building descriptions, the text traces the intriguing history of Miami's architecture - its character drawn from the rich mix of stylistic sources and the theatrical inclination of its architects - and looks at the role and influence of private houses in creating the larger sense of the city.

Adolf Loos's architectural legacy, marked by his "astylistic architecture," is vividly captured through over one hundred photographs by Roberto Schezen. This volume showcases twenty significant buildings, including Villa Karma and the Kärntner Bar, highlighting Loos's innovative use of materials and textures. Kenneth Frampton's insightful essay contextualizes Loos within the Viennese intellectual milieu, exploring his unique architectural philosophy that balances art and function. Joseph Rosa's detailed descriptions further enrich the understanding of each project's background and Loos's architectural conventions.

The architectural heritage of Newport, Rhode Island, reflects the vibrant history of its inhabitants. The city's buildings showcase a range of attitudes, styles, and tastes from colonial settlers seeking freedom in the seventeenth century to the wealthy socialites of the late nineteenth century who indulged in life's pleasures. Simple clapboard houses and religious structures coexist with opulent summer cottages and mansions built from the finest materials, creating a diverse picture of American architecture. Renowned photographer Roberto Schezen captures this architectural range, focusing on the remarkable private homes and compounds throughout Newport. His keen eye highlights the exquisite decorative details, grand interiors, and dramatic settings that establish Newport as a national architectural treasure. The book features various styles from the American architectural lexicon, including Greek Revival, Stick and Shingle Styles, and the eclectic grandeur of the Gilded Age. The accompanying text narrates the stories behind numerous residences and public buildings, revealing the personalities involved in constructing landmarks like the Breakers, Marble House, Touro Synagogue, the Quaker Meeting House, the Newport Casino, and the Redwood Library. From its origins as a trading hub to its evolution into a major summer resort and a model for preservation, Newport's architectural journey is presented in an intriguing and compreh