Estructuras no convencionales en arquitectura

La arquitectura padece hoy una crisis que ahonda sus raíces en las postrimerías del siglo XVIII, con la pérdida de autoridad de la tradición clásica, que aunaba de manera natural forma, uso y construcción. Con la búsqueda de modelos alternativos, se desencadenó una larga batalla de estilos que termina con el Movimiento Moderno, promotor de una auténtica ruptura radical con el pasado. Desde este momento se entroniza la función, la atención al usuario y el culto a las novedades constructivas. Estos ideales se reúnen bajo el nombre de «funcionalismo» que no tardó en ser...

"Critical study and research of the life and architecture of Urzúa (b. Mexico) who along architects Luis Barragán and Ignacio Díaz Morales started the localartistic movement known as "regionalismo" in Guadalajara. The edition is divided in 3 sections: his life, closely related to his architecture, an illustrated catalogue of his life production and acollection of facsimile copies of documents from his personal archives"--Provided by vendor.

200 colour photos and plans ”One of a series of authoritative pocket guides introduced only last fall, the Paris and : guide provides tourists and professionals alike with an overview of new and notable architecture and interior design in "the city of light." More than sixty buildings-governmental and residential, commercial and religious-by renowned architects such as Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel, Renzo Piano, Tadao Ando and I. M. Pei to name a few, are profiled and accompanied by color photographs. Easy to use and attractively designed with flexi covers, these CD-sized gems will be a...

Who ever said you can't have it all? This highly useful and decorative guide profiles lodgings around the world where you can enjoy the hippest of hospitality without breaking the bank. Including affordable hotels in locales as varied as Amsterdam and Cape Town, this guide makes sure your vacation fantasies can become reality.