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This number of the monographic series is dedicated to restoration specialist, architect and watercolor painter Villa Chávez (b. Mexico). This extensive study of Villa Chávez life and architecture is divided in 2 parts: the first reviews his academic career and his professional practice in Guadalajara and Colima. A second part reviews in detail his restoration projects, his architecture, his open space interventions and his pictorial production (watercolors and drawings). Amongst other academic contributions Villa Chávez founded the School of Architecture in the University of Colima and was ...

A detailed study that examines the architecture of Fernando Martínez Sanabria (b. Spain, lived and worked in Colombia since 1938- d. 1991) throughout one of his most recognized buildings: the building of the Caja Agraria (1965) located in Barranquilla. The author examines this commercial project from its initial design process and proposes an analytical view of the building through its anatomical construction systems of light and semi-darkness developed by architect Martínez Sanabria.

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.

Para responder adecuadamente a un grupo de profesores jóvenes de la ETSAM que me pedían escribir sobre mecanismos pedagógicos para una mejor enseñanza de Proyectos en la que ellos están investigando, les adelanté unos textos que tenía en preparación para, más completos, ser publicados en un futuro en forma de libro. Acometo ahora esta tarea con todo interés. Había decidido dejar de escribir un poco, como reza un cartel que tengo sobre mi mesa, junto a mi ordenador. En el mismo papel está escrito: callar y escuchar. Aunque callar, dejar de hablar, no es dejar de escribir. Algunos...