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Brief study of the rich architectonic and topographic expressions of the one-family houses and the collective dwelling constructed during the 20th century in México. During this post-Revolution period the mass options became models of good taste, functionality and technological possibilities for the growing urban spaces.

Widely thought to be the greatest American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was a true pioneer, both artistically and technically. At a time when reinforced concrete and steel were considered industrial building materials, Wright boldly made use of them to build private homes. His prairie house concept - that of a low, sprawling home based upon a simple L or T figure - was the driving force behind some of his most famous houses and became a model for rural architecture across America. Wright’s designs for office and public buildings were equally groundbreaking and unique. From...

Este libro ofrece un análisis técnico y teórico del papel del detalle en la arquitectura contemporánea. Los cincuenta ejemplos de proyectos residenciales recientes se ordenan en seis capítulos definidos por los materiales constructivos fundamentales: hormigón, vidrio, obra de fábrica, acero, madera y materiales alternativos (plásticos, paja, papel, aluminio, etc.). Cada uno de los ejemplos viene explicado mediante fotografías en color, plantas, alzados y secciones, y numerosos detalles constructivos que, junto a un texto descriptivo, permite una comprensión en profundidad de cada...

Xavier Bordils (Castelló, 1939) has stood out for his contributions to promote and spread design, graphic design and packaging, as well as for his intense projectual activity. Convictions and preferences are summarised in the text that goes with his mark: ¿Xavier Bordils: anti-stylist design, graphic design, structural design, global design, utilitary design, industrial product design, sematic design, architectural design, design, blah, blah, blah.¿