La Existencia, el Lugar y la Arquitectura

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.

The book is the resulting papers from the Seminars of Latin American Architecture (SAL) organized by CEDODAL as an example of academic cooperation between Latin American architects who share their concern for the conservation of the region's architectural patrimony. This edition comprises case studies and historical, economic, social and architectural analysis of the farms and landowners of the haciendas and estancias from 7 countries of Latin America: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, México, Perú and Puerto Rico.

Munich has a wide-variety of different restaurants, where not only good food, but also design and architecture play a leading role. From a classically designed restaurant with a modern interpretation of local cuisine, a Sushi bar with contemporary interior or a trendy bar with a futuritistic ambiance-Cool Restaurants Munich guides the visitor through the 25 most popular restaurants, bars and lounges. With addresses, essential information and as a top tip-a selection of excellent chef's recipes. Book jacket.

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...