Viena - Berlín

This volume features 25 architectural works constructed in Chile by architect Valdés between 1963 and 2007. It also comprises a series of texts that the author gathered after several conversations with the architect from 2001 to 2006, in a first-hand account of the creative process established by the architect about design, material, construction and space.

In the introduction to Bordados decorativos para el hogar, Caroline considers certain points essential for successful hand-stitching such as the choice and use of color and fabric. She advises how to seek inspiration from threads, buttons, picture frames, and scraps of lace or old greetings cards. The book includes a wide variety of projects, such as making pictures and window dressings. A practical section that covers stitches and techniques, templates and suppliers is also included. Whether you are a begninner or an experienced sewer, this book will inspire you to create beautifully...

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...

Este trabajo se fundamenta en la hipótesis de que el proyecto para el Centro Cultural Gabriel García Márquez es un instrumento de orientación que construye un lugar, no como sitio no visitado, sino como espacio antropológico; espacio que vincula con la memoria y permite el paso del tiempo atmosférico y el conocimiento de la forma de la ciudad, Para alcanzar tal objetivo, el proyecto establece el control de dos condiciones que fijan el carácter amorfo de la naturaleza antes de ser delimitada: la espacial y la temporal. Para el control de la primera condición, el proyecto arregla el...