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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...

EDITORIAL >> ¿Por qué "Arquitectura y contexto"?. Per què "Arquitectura i context"?. Why "Archittecture and context"?. Pourquoi "Architecture et contexte"? >> DOSSIER >> J. Nouvel. Encuentro con Jean Nouvel. Memoria y proyecto. Rencontre avec Jean Nouvel. Mémoire et projet >> L. A. Domínguez. De la necesidad del contexto en el proyecto de arquitectura. Sur la nécessité du contexte dans le projet d'architecture >> E. Scandurra. Habitar la tierra: ciudad versus naturaleza... Abitare la terra: città versus natura... >> M. Saura Carulla. Un proyecto de paisaje arqueológico. Cadira del...

El autor analiza distintas maneras como la sociedad otorga significado a los objetos, particularmente a los edificios públicos con una larga historia. Para ello emplea conceptos de diversas disciplinas, como la neurobiología, la fenomenología, la semiótica y la crítica literaria. A partir de tres estudios de caso -el Panteón de Roma, la Pirámide del Sol de Teotihuacan y la Alhambra de Granada- la metodología de análisis aborda los distintos cambios y alteraciones físicas de los sitios y establece una correlación con grandes transformaciones sociales e intelectuales.

The private single family house is still very much the preferred choice of home. Yet in recent years there have been many changes not only in the personal situations of the residents, their expectations and desires, but also in the rising costs of energy and raw materials. This has meant that issues such as multi-functionalism, the use of innovative building materials or energy-efficient building methods are increasing in significance. These topical developments have been taken into consideration. The authors introduce floor plan solutions using contemporary projects which bear in mind...