Valparaíso. Un balcón urbano / An urban balcony

1998 Premio Bienal: Historia Both an architectural and a social history, this book examines the social implications of the elaborate design, construction, and decor details of Colombian republican houses of the 19th and 20th centuries. The elegant hallways, warm bedrooms, and eclectic combinations of foreign styles are the main characteristics of Colombia's post-colonial homes and an evocative means to rediscover the majesty of Colombia’s Belle Époque. Una historia tanto de arquitectura como de una sociedad, este libro fotográfico ilumina las implicaciones sociales de los elaborados...

The publication presents the last four years of research academic projects as well as architectural, landscape, urban development and industrial design projects developed by students and teachers from the Coordinación de Vinculación y Proyectos Especiales of the Faculty of Architecture of the UNAM. The catalogue comprises detail information of 21 projects.

Barcelona is a city renowned for its daring design sense where all kinds of commercial spaces have been remodelled or newly created by adventurous architects and interior designers. This book focuses on a wide range of shops distinguished not only for their original architecture and innovative design but also for the uniqueness of the products they sell and for the manner in which they are displayed. ? This indispensable guide to the finest retail spaces in Barcelona is conveniently formatted to fit into any handbag, backpack, or briefcase and includes a site map for ease of use. ? Lavishly...

Este meritorio y calificado libro es una valiosa herramienta conceptual y educativa, cargada de significación; es comprensible, legible, estimulante y tonificante.Despliegan en él una inteligencia analítica, creativa y práctica. Transmiten ideas, meditan, interpretan, opinan y nos hacen pensar y reflexionar. Plantean propuestas con un criterio pragmático y constructivo, dentro de las condiciones contextuales de nuestro país, para resolver problemas de diversa índole acerca de la situación habitacional de los Adultos Mayores en la Argentina.Analizan la accesibilidad a las...