Arquitectura y urbanismo

Esta obra elabora una visión de la Arquitectura del mundo antiguo occidental desde un enfoque específico: el estudio de los diferentes modelos de edificios que surgen como respuesta al desarrollo de los primeros grandes estados. El análisis y la evolución de estas edificaciones, su validez como espacio destinado a cumplir delimitadas funciones o su incapacidad para ello y, por tanto, su reducida implantación son aspectos a los que esta obra presta especial atención, sin olvidar las diferentes tipologías de ciudad, en las que estos modelos aparecen, tan novedades, creativas y...

City and Architecture, Six generations who built up the modern Latin America comes from the architecture and urban planning history developed in the Latin-American area between 1885 and 1975. This is an organized work from a method called by the author generational, which covers 90 years (six generations). The names of those generations, that each one of them covers a period of 15 years, are gathered together in the chapters names of the book. The exposition of the context of each historic period is connected with the analysis of the architecture work, which offers a wide outlook of the...

Monographic edition dedicated to one of the most noted disciples of José Villagrán García and Ignacio Díaz Morales. Architec Nafarrate's works are characteristic for the use of natural illumination and ventilation and the strong importance he gives to the environment. Some of his most recognized works include: Residential complex "Los Parques", Hotel "Las Hadas", and the "Twin Dolphin" in Baja California.

Barcelona is a city renowned for its daring design sense where all kinds of commercial spaces have been remodelled or newly created by adventurous architects and interior designers. This book focuses on a wide range of shops distinguished not only for their original architecture and innovative design but also for the uniqueness of the products they sell and for the manner in which they are displayed. ? This indispensable guide to the finest retail spaces in Barcelona is conveniently formatted to fit into any handbag, backpack, or briefcase and includes a site map for ease of use. ? Lavishly...