2.* Jornadas de Historia y Cultura de la Arquitectura y la Ciudad

Produced by the government program Pueblos Magicos (Magic Towns) is designed for the sustainable preservation of the cultural and architectural patrimony of 17 traditional and picturesque colonial towns, promoting the tourist attractions and urban benefits of places like: San Cristobal de las Casas, Parras, Comala, Taxco, Real de Catorce, Izamal and Patzcuaro among others.Many exceptional color photographs. .

Este libro es una defensa del espíritu clásico, entendido éste como la búsqueda de las soluciones más perfectas e íntegras. Su objetivo es razonar cuáles son los fines de la arquitectura, qué conocimientos la constituyen, qué criterios la rigen, cuáles serían las mejores soluciones para los diferentes tipos edificatorios actuales y, en última instancia, para el objeto fundamental del esfuerzo de los arquitectos, que es la ciudad. El primer paso para devolver a la arquitectura su dignidad lo tendremos que dar los arquitectos: hemos de hacer valer nuestros conocimientos, la propia...

A study of Bogota viewed as a museum (outside of the traditional museum). This work offers a critical look at modern city through a series of tours through downtown Bogotá, specifically on Seventh Avenue between Calles 11 and 16 that was transformed from Bogotazo through an urban renewal project. It turned the area into a paradigm of what should be a modern Bogotá. The book discusses the aesthetic character of its architecture, the connections between traditional museums, and reaffirmed the principles of order and functionality of the modern movement and led to rules that have sought...

The architecture & interior design of Mexican houses is colorfully presented, from the primitive & simple homes to the elegant haciendas. View the living quarters of Frieda Kahlo's residence; explore the hacienda of a celebrated bullfighter; glimpse Mexico's version of 1930's "Hollywood"; & experience the palapa design of a coastal home. More than 350 full-color photographs bring these wonderful homes into your casa for years of enjoyment & design ideas!