Arquitectura y desarrollo urbano de Cantabria en el siglo XIX

Francia, Italia y España conforman uno de los escenarios más atractivos del arte europeo en los siglos XVIII y XIX. La particularidad de estos dos siglos —desde el último barroco hasta el umbral de las vanguardias— es justamente el papel protagonista de Roma y París en la construcción de una Europa de las artes. Los estudios reunidos en este libro colectivo permiten situar el arte español en esta compleja red internacional de transferencias construida en torno a las dos metrópolis culturales europeas. El elocuente ejemplo de las relaciones entre España y las capitales del arte...

Este libro construye un conjunto de conceptos alrededor de la perspectiva investigativa de los paisajes artificiales. Estos se configuran como mundos posibles en evolución a través de procesos de simulación digital, autoorganización social y cocreación de devenires edificables, que desdibujan la frontera entre lo natural y lo artificial.

This series explores architecture; furniture; and interior, graphic, and industrial design with the intention of reflecting the wealth and diversity found in the extensive panorama of contemporary design. Featured designers are chosen on the basis of their originality and their accomplishments. Each book starts with an introductory essay by a well-known critic or designer. The designers themselves stylize the presentation and decide what material will be included -- therefore presenting not only a reference text, but also exhibiting another aspect of the designer's creative vision.

A dazzling oasis of neon, there's always something happening in this desert hot spot. In recent years Las Vegas has been reinvigorated with an influx of hip new hotels, restaurants, clubs and casinos. Day or night there's always a scene! With savvy and panache, this insider guide shows you how to get past the velvet rope and into the spotlight.

The book analyses a selection of 10 houses and 14 buildings constructed in Costa Rica from 2000 to 2005 and that represent the current urban San Jose's growth trends. The domestic architecture reflects a higher purchasing power with an appreciation oh natural surroundings, the office and industrial buildings are aimed some at rescuing the historic downtown area while others were constructed in the suburban area of the city. Includes biographies of mentioned architects.