El sector de la construcción

Colombian architect Rogelio Salmona has translated pragmatic and poetic concepts and intentions into physical form. These result from the architect's deep communion with and understanding of the materials and processes, as well as of the historic-cultural context in which his architectural intervention takes place. Salmona's oeuvre, including such notable examples as the Torres del Parque (1967) in Bogota, the Presidential House for Illustrious Guests (1981) in Cartagena, the Quimbaya Museum (1983) in Armenia and the National Archive of the Nation (1992) in Bogota, is without doubt one of the ...

History of the construction of Caracas between 1937 and 1957. Based on interviews with local architects, engineers, urban planners, entrepreneurs and government officials.

In the introduction to Bordados decorativos para el hogar, Caroline considers certain points essential for successful hand-stitching such as the choice and use of color and fabric. She advises how to seek inspiration from threads, buttons, picture frames, and scraps of lace or old greetings cards. The book includes a wide variety of projects, such as making pictures and window dressings. A practical section that covers stitches and techniques, templates and suppliers is also included. Whether you are a begninner or an experienced sewer, this book will inspire you to create beautifully...

Este libro reúne una serie de textos en los que abordan dos nociones; el paisaje y lo intersticial. El abordaje que se procura parte de una búsqueda teórica alrededor de la arquitectura y el urbanismo, cuestionando los derroteros que se han trazado para darle sentido a nuestro quehacer ante los vacíos y las ruinas en la ciudad. Esta exploración intenta, en parte, desafiar algunos lindes, acercándose a otros ámbitos como las artes plásticas o el cine. Asimismo, en la aproximación teórica se intenta colocar -entre líneas- algunas inquietudes de corte epistemológico, invitando a que, ...