Berlin Modernism

A set of essays on the modern architecture in the city of Bogota. The articles are the result of the concerns of the authors around the utility of the buildings that make up the history of modern architecture in the country for the understanding of the problems of the contemporary city. The raised arguments include project dimensions, which includes urban, landscape, building and technique.ʺ--Back cover (translated by Karno Books).

Texto e imágenes fundidos para desentrañar la evolución de la arquitectura neoyorquina, descubriendo la historia íntima de los edificios: los entresijos técnicos y teóricos de la construcción junto con la historia política, social y cultural de la metrópoli en la que se incardinan. Los edificios se revelan así como testimonios de los diversos períodos de la historia de Nueva York. Frampton hace convivir los hechos con su contexto y los ilustra con numerosas anécdotas relacionadas con el desarrollo de la capital del siglo xx.

Traces the career of the turn of the century Spanish architect, shows his designs for homes, apartments, schools, and churches, and discusses his unique, organic style

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.