Introducción a la arquitectura contemporánea

A Compilation of 30 Innovative Architectonic Inventions in Catalonia. The architecture produced in Catalonia has often been in the vanguard of Europe, especially since Barcelona hosted the 1992 Olympics. This book is an exciting overview of innovative spaces and techniques made in Catalonia, presenting a cross section of 'products' as well as the buildings and environments for which they were conceived. The products solve specific program requirements, new social demands, environmental needs, budget limitations and design aspirations to improve on the status quo. They are proving grounds of...

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 ...

Tradicionalmente a las emociones se le ha dado un rol complementario y hasta secundario, cuando la realidad, por lo menos para el marketing, la cuestión es totalmente distinta. Una de las preguntas que debemos hacernos en este sentido es: ¿por qué no interpretamos todo lo que las emociones generan en nuestra vida cotidiana y en particular lo que tiene que ver con nuestro consumo? La respuesta, es también simple, lo cierto es que las emociones actúan de manera inconsciente. También sabemos que casi toda la memoria (95%) se almacena en el inconsciente de las personas, en lo que llamamos...

Perspectives on how the city is Imagined in Latin America. Focussing on Latin America as an urban case study, an examination of urban imaginaries and the construct of our relationships with cities. Perspectives from anthropologists, sociologists, artists, and psychologists.