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Homage dedicated to the IIDEHA and its contribution to the development of the operative architecture for design in Argentina. 9 multidisciplinary essays from the academic seminars on subjects that influenced Argentinean modern architecture from 1957-2007, plus 11 essays on leading architects that include: Jaime Roca (1899-1970); Abdulio Bruno Giudici; Marina Waisman; Iván Hernández Lagua; Francisco Bullrich. Plus an important documentary appendice filled with information.

"The book examines the life and architectonic and didactic legacy of noted architect O'Gorman (b. Mexico) with critical texts by expert scholars regarding some of his ideas on the aesthetics of architecture with a special emphasis in public primary schools. Includes a reprint of the booklet titled "Escuelas Primarias 1932" by O'Gorman as a report while working for the Mexican Ministry of Education (SEP) of the construction of 28 public primary schools in Mexico City."--Provided by vendor.

Hoy concebimos y realizamos obras, en la mayoría de los casos, sin conocer a quienes serán sus habitantes. A su vez, debemos contemplar los intereses económicos del desarrollador, que gravitan fuertemente en la toma de decisiones proyectuales. Con estas consideraciones, nos sentamos a trabajar. Tenemos que distanciarnos de nuestros deseos y preferencias e imaginarnos al destinatario de la vivienda, para ofrecerle ideas materializadas ajustadas a pautas fundamentales de habitabilidad, acceso, aislación, orientación, ventilación natural, entre otras. Todas ellas orientadas hacia el...

A new generation of Dutch architecture is represented by the innovative works profiled here. This report on the work of Amsterdam-based partners Felix Claus and Kees Kaan focuses on their numerous projects designed for public and private clients between 1988 and 1996. Firmly rooted in the Dutch tradition, yet highly tuned to new cultural currents, their contribution to design in Holland, both as architects and teachers, is significant.