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The present edition publishes part of the research papers presented during the "Seminario de Investigación Arquitectura para la Producción" organized by the university of Michoacán between 2001 and 2002 that included the participation of national and international academics. The book gathers 23 collective and individual multidisciplinary works that examine from various perspectives the history of architecture in rural areas. Works are mainly focused in the colonial territory of the ex-bishopry of Michoacán divided in 4 main topics: Space, settlements, technology and environment and...

This series was the winner of the American Institute of Architects' prestigious "Award for Excellence in International Book Publishing". Each volume in this series is introduced with an essay on the architect, and a chronological or stylistic presentation of their most outstanding buildings and projects. No other series provides such a complete and concise summary of the world's leading architects' works. The volumes are fully illustrated in black-and-white with photos and project renderings.

Monographic edition dedicated to one of the most noted disciples of José Villagrán García and Ignacio Díaz Morales. Architec Nafarrate's works are characteristic for the use of natural illumination and ventilation and the strong importance he gives to the environment. Some of his most recognized works include: Residential complex "Los Parques", Hotel "Las Hadas", and the "Twin Dolphin" in Baja California.

Como en el texto homónimo de Julio Cortázar este libro ofrece lecturas alternativas dependiendo del orden. La razón primera de su publicación es la recuperación de tres textos escritos a modo de prólogo para otro libro dedicado a una de las obras maestras de Eleuterio Población Knappe, el edificio «Beatriz». Son tres pequeños rubíes que decantan la experiencia y los saberes de tres importantes arquitectos en el panorama español del último tercio del siglo XX y de los primeros años del XXI. Cada uno de ellos merece un análisis atento y pormenorizado y puede leerse...