New generation houses

"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.

The Middle Ages constitute one of the darkest periods of humanity. European monarchs vying for their own interests and the relentless spread of the plague, or Black Death, consumed the lives of millions. Then, seemingly overnight, colossal monuments began soaring through the skies, dominating the heights ?the Gothic period had been born. In this book, Fern?ndez Bueno unveils some of the key enigmas that throughout the ages have been locked within the walls of cathedrals. Where and why they were built, their acoustics, symbology, legends, and alchemy. This is a magical voyage through the main...

Estamos frente a una recopilación de ensayos que se ciñen a los países nórdicos como ámbito geográfico y a la modernidad como marco temporal. Este título, "Luces del Norte", también ha sido una manera recurrente de referirse a la cultura nórdica. Efectivamente, una de las maneras de abordar la temática nórdica es tratar de reflexionar sobre su característica luz. De esta manera, una luz cegadora baña los paisajes sureños, mientras que en el norte es una luz tenue y de poca intensidad durante escasas horas al día. No obstante, no es sólo la luz aquello que condiciona la...

In March of 2017, Swiss architect Peter Zumthor (1943) visited Mexico to participate in MEXTRÓPOLI. The winner of the 2009 Pritzker Prize and 2013 RIBA Royal Gold Medal had four different conversations with Mexican architects.