Introducción a la historia de la arquitectura

Materialidad. La utilización de los materiales nos permite dar textura y delimitar espacios, no solo apuntando a lo estético, sino a brindar una respuesta espacial de acuerdo a nuestros programas arquitectónicos. La técnica constructiva tiene que relacionarse previamente con el impacto climático y contribuir a la habitabilidad del hogar, satisfacer las necesidades y vincular los espacios interior-exterior. Crear territorio es estudiar el emplazamiento y la topografía para sacar el máximo provecho y apropiarse del lugar. Determinar los límites del espacio leído, vivido y comprendido....

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.

Having graduated from Cornell University, Richard Meier established his own architectural firm in New York City in 1963, around a group known as the "Five Architects" of New York. This book includes 70 works and projects, chronologically ordered, from his first private houses around New York, to the most recent cultural centres, museums, corporate buildings and city planning for different cities in Europe, Asia and USA. This book, abundantly illustrated and documented, offers a chronological survey, from the first houses in the Hamptons to the most recent buildings including the Getty Center...

"The exhibit presents the complete history of the Spanish architectural activity in the Río de la Plata region soon after the War of Independence and into the new millennium. Includes many drawings, plans and designs by Spanish architects that worked in Río de la Plata and of Argentinean architects working in Spain, from the 19th century architect Tomás Toribio, first academic that arrived from Spain to Santiago Calatrava and his pedestrian swing bridge in Puerto Madero(Buenos Aires). An important reference"--Provided by vendor.