Ensayos

Esta es la reedición de un trabajo publicado hace más de 20 años, al que se le corrigió el prólogo y se dejó intacto su contenido. La primera parte es una descripción de las características del contorno, para que el lector pueda interpretarlo; una forma de análisis de un contorno determinado, a fin de mostrar un procedimiento que desembocó en algunas "líneas fuerzas" o "ideas madres" de la arquitectura regional, éstas a su vez, son enunciadas como propuestas arquitectónicas globales.

This comprehensive round-up features the many door and window types available today, including the most recent technical advances and design trends, with a focus on innovative materials, styles and shapes.

Mexico City Architecture Guide is a compilation of more than 150 works of architecture dating from the early 20th century up to the present day. To help orient readers, the guide is divided into five areas and includes seven maps to create a comprehensive panorama of the Mexican megalopolis. Each project includes details about the relevant architects, location and year of construction, as well as public transport information. The texts, photographs and maps created for this guide give fresh shape to the city. Now available in an English-language edition for the first time, Mexico City...

Nestled by rows of luscious grapevines, wineries evoke images of fine living few other places can rival. The spirit of each winery is as distinctive as the wines it produces. With a multitude of unique design touches, each one creates a sense of place, and a charming invitation to slow down and savor a way of life deeply rooted in growing cycles and the seasons. This lavishly illustrated compendium showcases the new wave of winery buildings. This school of design takes its lead from architect Herzog de Meuron's 1997 design for Dominus Winery, setting a trend away from the rustic and embracing ...