Campus of the University of Engineering and Technology, Lima
| University of Engineering and Technology | |
|---|---|
Brutalism | |
| Completed | 2015 |
| Owner | UTEC |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Yvonne Farrell, Shelley McNamara |
| Architecture firm | Graña y Montero |
The campus of the Pritzker Prize. Although it has been dubbed the "modern Machu Picchu" by supporters, the building's design has been met with controversy.[2][3]
History
The campus, built in 2015 by
The
US$ 100 million for its construction. Its design and location have been met with controversy and criticism,[2][4] as its "unfinished appearance" has been criticised and compared to the works built during Juan Velasco Alvarado's so-called revolutionary government.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "UTEC presenta el campus universitario considerado el más moderno de Latinoamérica". UTEC. 2015-01-05.
- ^ a b c d Fangacio Arakaki, Juan Carlos (2020-03-14). "UTEC: ¿Merece el "Nobel de arquitectura" el edificio más polémico de Barranco?". El Comercio.
- ^ RPP Noticias. 2016-11-24.
- ^ a b Márquez Ruesta, Joaquín (2016-11-29). "La Megaforma fallida: el campus de la UTEC en Lima". ArchDaily.
- ^ "Grafton Architects Win Silver Lion at la Biennale di Venezia". Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. 2012-08-30.
- ^ "Mujeres que diseñaron el inmenso edificio de la UTEC ganan el Nobel de arquitectura". Agence France-Presse. El Comercio. 2020-03-06.
- ^ Kamin, Blair (2020-03-03). "Chicago's coveted Pritzker Architecture Prize goes to 2 women architects from Ireland". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Zabalbeascoa, Anatxu (2020-03-04). "Grafton Architects en 8 proyectos". El País.
