Los orígenes del ensanche de Barcelona

Este libro no pretende ser una historia completa de la catedral giennense, sino unicamente la referida a su etapa renacentista (S. XVII-XVIII). Se limita, además, a los datos relativos a su construcción -inéditos en su mayoría-, tomados de las Actas Capitulares del Archivo Histórico Diocesano de Jaén, y del Archivo Municipal. Se trata de una recopilación de artículos, publicados en revistas de nuestro entorno cultural, reseñados en la Bibliografía. En sus seis capítulos se exponen noticias acerca de los principales arquitectos, sobre la construcción y sus constructores, las...

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 ...

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.