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The book delves into Latin America's modernist tradition by examining the innovative one-family houses designed by prominent contemporary architects. Through detailed case studies of 19 homes across Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay, and Argentina, it showcases the architects' diverse interpretations of modernist principles. Notably, it features renowned figures such as Paulo Mendes da Rocha, a recipient of the 2006 Pritzker Architecture Prize, highlighting the region's architectural evolution and cultural significance.

Critic Mercedes Daguerre showcases 20 innovative homes by prominent contemporary architects, including Rem Koolhaas and Tadao Ando. The book examines how domestic architecture adapts to evolving family dynamics, featuring diverse case studies from global locations, from Manhattan to Australia's sand dunes.