Herramienta de gestión para la renovación urbana efectiva

Written by three architectural journalists, this book offers an a-to-z look at 100 of the world’s best architects, from the Madrid-based team Abalos & Herreros to Peter Zumthor, one of the most important figures on the Swiss architectural scene. The two-page spreads combine analytical text with a selection of stunning photos showing the architects’ most famous works, while providing an overview of the varied nature of architecture today. Such luminaries as Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, Maya Lin, and Richard Meier, are discusssed along with the accomplishments of Japanese architects Kenzo...

The book is a thorough analysis of the architectonic and urban development of the city of Oaxaca from the last decades of the colonial period to the early 20th century. The author presents a novel revision of the city during the Porfirio Diaz regime, concluding that Oaxaca was the natural historic consequence of previous periods. Enclosed booklet is a graphic appendix.

Traces the career of the turn of the century Spanish architect, shows his designs for homes, apartments, schools, and churches, and discusses his unique, organic style

Este libro recoge algunas de las obras más significativas de la producción europea del arquitecto suizo y otras menos conocidas para el lector no especialista, pero de indudable interés. El título del libro, Le Corbusier. Promenades, condensa el criterio que se ha seguido en su concepción y estructura: un encadenamiento de imágenes que describen de un modo narrativo los diferentes espacios que constituyen cada obra. El discurso fotográfico se apoya y completa con informaciones literarias y gráficas del propio Le Corbusier, estrechamente relacionadas con las imágenes, facilitando así ...