Arquitectura y urbanismo

The shopping mall is one of the typologies most succesfully developed in the twentieth century. The work of the Mexican architural firm Grupo Arquitech has ventured into this fertile territory. Directed by Juan José Sánchez since 1987. In the space of a few years, Arquitech has designed the main malls in Mexico, perfecting a model that accurately define the limit. This is the first major documentation of their work.

Colombian houses have always been a showcase for the inhabitants of a highly diverse country. These houses range from the haciendas of coffee plantations to the restored colonial homes of Cartagena. Fascinating essays and attractive photos exemplify the evolution of the art of living in Colombia.

Los edificios del primer y segundo Goetheanum son, sin lugar a dudas, uno de los ejemplos arquitectónicos más interesantes del siglo XX. Son innumerables los trabajos de investigación, libros, tesis doctorales y estudios de diferente índole sobre el tema, realizados principalmente en alemán y, en menos ocasiones, en inglés u otros idiomas. Esta publicación da respuesta a la necesidad de contar, también en lengua española, con un exhaustivo estudio en el que se analice en profundidad el estado de la cuestión y aspectos simbólicos y esotéricos tan destacados como el papel de la...

The book analyses a selection of 10 houses and 14 buildings constructed in Costa Rica from 2000 to 2005 and that represent the current urban San Jose's growth trends. The domestic architecture reflects a higher purchasing power with an appreciation oh natural surroundings, the office and industrial buildings are aimed some at rescuing the historic downtown area while others were constructed in the suburban area of the city. Includes biographies of mentioned architects.