This series is the best reference available for information on todays leading architects, and presents their work in an affordable and thoroughly illustrated format. Each book begins with an overview of the architects style and accomplishments written by a leading architecture critic. Then, approximately twenty noteworthy works and projects are discussed by the architect and […]
Libros de Arquitectura
Stadium Design
In ancient Greece, the term stadium was defined as a footrace over a distance 192 m. This distance measurement was then later used as a description for the competition facility. Nowadays a stadium is considered a total competitive sporting complex with field, oval-shaping running track, shot put, javelin and broad jump facilities as well as […]
Patrimonio Arquitectónico Del Valle Del Aburrá
A compilation of detailed texts and historic photographic images of the architectural heritage of Medellín, its streets, churches, buildings, hospitals. Many of the places documented have been demolished and the photographers are the only remaining witnesses to study the transformation of its urban landscape over the centuries. A catalogue of buildings is included with images […]
Casas En La Ciudad Entremedianeras
Este libro es una recopilación de algunas de las más interesantes casas entre medianeras que se han construido recientemente. Si tuviéramos que destacar una característica de los proyectos presentados, éste sería el aprovechamiento del espacio de forma muy creativa. Dentro de la tipología básica de pisos entre muros paralelos, se abre un mundo de posibilidades: […]
De La Magnificencia Y Arquitectura De Los Romanos, Y Otros Escritos
Aquí se traducen, por primera vez al castellano, los textos esenciales del Piranesi arquitecto-arqueólogo, destacando entre ellos la versión completa de su monumental estudio De la magnificencia y arquitectura de los romanos, junto a textos más breves pero también fundamentales como su Opinión sobre la Arquitectura, su Razonamiento apologético en defensa de la arquitectura egipcia […]
Psicología De La Ciudad
Este volumen refleja la pluralidad de los planteamientos actuales de la Psicología ambiental urbana, fruto de unas jornadas de debate en torno a la Psicología de la ciudad. La ciudad de los ciudadanos frente a la ciudad ?tematizada para el turismo de masas, además de otras cuestiones de interés para la planificación y gestión de […]
Klosterkirchhof Home
So long as old people continue to live in their own homes, society does not take full notice of them. But the moment they need senior citizens2 homes, residential centres and sheltered housing, the dilemma becomes evident. On the one hand, there are not enough institutions of this kind, and those which do exist often […]
Country Hotels
Anyone who thinks the world’s hippest, most jaw-dropping hotels can only be found in cities will be astounded by this photographic tour through the global countryside. As this colorful book reveals, the quaint «old-country» inn of the past has given way to interiors and amenities that will astound even the most jaded traveler. In Granada, […]