Arquitectura sagrada

Estrategias Contrapuestas La selección de trabajos aquí presentados ilustra un elenco de arquitectos jóvenes (-50) o muy jóvenes (-40) cuya obra –a veces, incluso, opera prima- muestra una calidad y madurez más que destacable. Se pretende mostrar obras realizadas recientemente, coincidiendo con una situación económica que ha dificultado, a muchos de ellos, que puedan poner en práctica sus conocimientos en la vida real. Es por esta razón, que esta "generación casi perdida" es la que se pretende poner en valor aquí. Una generación nueva, con una actitud distinta, pues en algunos...

A major critical study by noted architect and researcher Ramón Gutiérrez on the different phases of the history and evolution of the architectural patrimony of Paraguay spanning from primitive and colonial times to present days. The book includes a large collection of period photographs and color reproductions of the watercolors of the city of Asuncion done between 1855 and 1856 by French traveler Francisco Vincent of colonial and old Asuncion that graphically document how the original urban profile of Asunción has paid the tribute of the urban development and progress sacrificing its most ...

The present edition publishes part of the research papers presented during the "Seminario de Investigación Arquitectura para la Producción" organized by the university of Michoacán between 2001 and 2002 that included the participation of national and international academics. The book gathers 23 collective and individual multidisciplinary works that examine from various perspectives the history of architecture in rural areas. Works are mainly focused in the colonial territory of the ex-bishopry of Michoacán divided in 4 main topics: Space, settlements, technology and environment and...

High-end hotels have always been the setting for style and fantasy, a venue to see and be seen. This volume explores a relatively new trend, where major fashion houses take over the running of upscale hostelries. With every detail coordinated, from bed linens, to d????cor, china and glassware, the overall effect is of a chic jewel box, where every piece shines. We get a peek at glamorous hotels conceived and run with flair, by major fashion players like Bulgari, Christian Lacroix, Ferragamo, and Versace.