Concreto y efímero

Colombian houses have always been a showcase for the inhabitants of a highly diverse country. These houses range from the haciendas of coffee plantations to the restored colonial homes of Cartagena. Fascinating essays and attractive photos exemplify the evolution of the art of living in Colombia.

Hay acontecimientos de la historia que deberían ser sacados a la luz, y este libro es una muestra de ello. Menbeng Esangon es una joven exprofesora de un pequeño pueblo de la Guinea Ecuatorial de 1976 que está asolada por el sanguinario régimen de Macías Nguema. Atormentada por la situación en la que vive, decide luchar por lo que cree. Ello le hará romper con la losa que oprime a toda mujer y buscar su realización personal. En el otro extremo está Akin Odole, que es un militar de la capital con una situación privilegiada y una conciencia perturbada. A través de los ojos de ambos...

Barcelona 1992-2004 offers a selection of chronologically arranged projects that provide an overview of the period that commences with the 1992 Olympic Games and culminates in the huge cultural event that is the Universal Forum of Cultures-Barcelona 2004. The selection has focused in particular on projects involving the city’s openness to the sea and those which have managed to adapt to its existing residential fabric. Presented as separate chapters are projects for new high-rise buildings and schemes for the 22@ plan and the Universal Forum of Cultures. The selection is preceded by a text...