Medianeria. Manual práctico

Los problemas del patrimonio histórico-artístico, su conservación, gestión y difusión, ocupan y preocupan cada vez más a distintos campos profesionales y estamentos administrativos. Se trata de un tema en constante debate en la sociedad española, consciente de disponer de un copioso caudal de riqueza histórico-artística, cuya adecuada conservación se impone como tarea prioritaria de responsabilidad social. Este texto tiene como objetivo facilitar la introducción al concepto de patrimonio histórico, a las teorías de la restauración y a la conservación de bienes culturales.

Vicente Galicia (b. Spain 1901, arrived in Colombia in 1926- d. Barranquilla 1992) was a Basque architect and Claretian missionary-priest who left behind an important architectural legacy in Colombia, particularly in the Department of Choc and the cities of Barranquilla and Medellín. Architect and urban historian González Escobar presents a brief biography highlighting the architectural accomplishments of this celebrated architect-constructer who created his most prominent works between 1942 and 1945.

Bioarquitectura indaga desde diversos ángulos los principios naturales de las edificaciones animales y humanas, compilando, por primera vez, gran parte de los conocimientos que dan origen y conforman la arquitectura orgánica.

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...