Arquitectura de la ciudad moderna

Profusely illustrated, this historical work focuses on the planning and construction of the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain, during the second half of the 16th century—when Madrid went from being a mercantile town to the capital of the Hapsburg Empire. Including a detailed analysis of archived documents, architectural plans, and drawings, this study chronicles this monument's architectural and urban development, explains the symbolism associated with it, and reveals how it came to be a model for other European constructions. Profusamente ilustrada, esta obra histórica enfoca el planeamiento y ...

Who ever said you can't have it all? This highly useful and decorative guide profiles lodgings around the world where you can enjoy the hippest of hospitality without breaking the bank. Including affordable hotels in locales as varied as Amsterdam and Cape Town, this guide makes sure your vacation fantasies can become reality.

Mexico City Architecture Guide is a compilation of more than 150 works of architecture dating from the early 20th century up to the present day. To help orient readers, the guide is divided into five areas and includes seven maps to create a comprehensive panorama of the Mexican megalopolis. Each project includes details about the relevant architects, location and year of construction, as well as public transport information. The texts, photographs and maps created for this guide give fresh shape to the city. Now available in an English-language edition for the first time, Mexico City...

Después de las inundaciones del año 1997 en el Litoral argentino, que afectaron a miles de familias de cuatro provincias, hubo varias acciones de protección y reconstrucción, tanto desde los gobiernos: nacional, provinciales y municipales, así como desde el ámbito no gubernamental. El caso que contiene este libro es presentado como una acción solidaria de varios actores de distintas extracciones, donde se pusieron de manera responsable y comprometida, los conocimientos, recursos y voluntades de organismos, grupos y personas para realojar a cientos de familias. El proceso duro 1 año y...