Rogelio Salmona

This volume focusses on the mosaics and geometric designs from Ecija, the ancient Roman Astigi, the capital of the Conventus Astigitanus, which is one of four conventus iuridici that made the Roman Baetica. This work is part of a much larger study centered recently on the mosaics and the geometrical compositions of the Conventus Astgitanus, whose immediate objective pursued to cover the analysis of the musivaria of the whole of Baetica.In conjunction with the mosaics catalogue, this volume presents a catalogue of geometric designs, which are results of studies of different fields that make up ...

A compilation of essays that have been written by academics and professionals; from various points of view, perspectives and theories into post-modern architecture.

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 ...

Sobre la condición monumental en el contexto de la arquitectura moderna pareciera que la única constante reside en la disparidad y la fragmentación sobre la cuestión. Este trabajo recopila algunos episodios asociados con aquella arquitectura que respondieron al interés sobre como definir y formalizar ese asunto que -paradójicamente- estaba confinado a las antípodas del paradigma. La idea de lo monumental, la definición de monumentalidad y -más aun- su expresión a través de la arquitectura encendió ́ debates, genero ́ utopías y concreto ́ ciertos espacios que constituyen la...