Mallas urbanas desplazadas

The private single family house is still very much the preferred choice of home. Yet in recent years there have been many changes not only in the personal situations of the residents, their expectations and desires, but also in the rising costs of energy and raw materials. This has meant that issues such as multi-functionalism, the use of innovative building materials or energy-efficient building methods are increasing in significance. These topical developments have been taken into consideration. The authors introduce floor plan solutions using contemporary projects which bear in mind...

Desde las fortalezas, iglesias o palacios que con sus recios muros de piedra conchífera comformaron la ciudad colonial, hasta las últimas construcciones en hormigón armado, esta guía presenta una selección del urbanismo y arquitectura de La Habana: 252 ejemplos-plazas, paseos, conjuntos urbanos y edificios-descritos con fotografías, planos y reseñas textuales.

Documents architecture and public space patrimony in Querétaro, Mexico at various intervals from 1531-1981.

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 ...