Natural Light

A study of each phase of the prolific trajectory of architect Pani (b. Mexico). A strong follower of Le Corbusier principles and whose modernist and grand scale urban and construction designs allowed him to construct in Mexico the first international hotel, the first multi family housing complex, the first condominium and the first satellite city. His architectural legacy includes more than 130 projects covering all types of buildings: housing, schools, hospitals, airports, commercial, office and urban, designs. All photographs (black and white 8x10 plaques ) in this catalogue were shot by...

The present edition publishes part of the research papers presented during the "Seminario de Investigación Arquitectura para la Producción" organized by the university of Michoacán between 2001 and 2002 that included the participation of national and international academics. The book gathers 23 collective and individual multidisciplinary works that examine from various perspectives the history of architecture in rural areas. Works are mainly focused in the colonial territory of the ex-bishopry of Michoacán divided in 4 main topics: Space, settlements, technology and environment and...

A compilation of essays that have been written by academics and professionals; from various points of view, perspectives and theories into post-modern architecture.

Partiendo de la idea de que el museo como espacio de recogimiento dedicado a la muestra y contemplación de obras de arte ha perdido su anclaje en la realidad, y de que el objetivo de su construcción es en la actualidad regenerar el espacio urbano, promover la industria turística y conseguir réditos políticos, el autor reconstruye la historia del museo y analiza los elementos que más controversia han causado, desde la falta de una colección permanente, hasta su lugar en el imaginario nacionalista.