Arquitectos iberoamericanos, siglo XXI

"Major survey of Ibero-American 21st century architects details the work of 40 architects"--Provided by vendor.

Brief overview of ObregÑn's (b. Mexico) work as one of the most influencial Mexican born architects of the 20th century.

"The book examines the life and architectonic and didactic legacy of noted architect O'Gorman (b. Mexico) with critical texts by expert scholars regarding some of his ideas on the aesthetics of architecture with a special emphasis in public primary schools. Includes a reprint of the booklet titled "Escuelas Primarias 1932" by O'Gorman as a report while working for the Mexican Ministry of Education (SEP) of the construction of 28 public primary schools in Mexico City."--Provided by vendor.

Profusely illustrated, this historical work focuses on the planning and construction of the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain, during the second half of the 16th century—when Madrid went from being a mercantile town to the capital of the Hapsburg Empire. Including a detailed analysis of archived documents, architectural plans, and drawings, this study chronicles this monument's architectural and urban development, explains the symbolism associated with it, and reveals how it came to be a model for other European constructions. Profusamente ilustrada, esta obra histórica enfoca el planeamiento y ...

Este libro recoge obras y proyectos de los últimos años de la carrera del arquitecto mexicano Alberto Kalach, haciendo énfasis especial en los primeros pasos de cada uno de ellos. Como si de una bitácora o libreta de croquis se tratara, el libro procura rescatar la esencia de las ideas y la frescura de los primeros trazos, desde una estructura temática y tipológica que aborda desde la casa unifamiliar a la vivienda colectiva, desde sus proyectos de torres hasta su proyecto La Ciudad Lacustre, proyecto premiado en la Bienal de Venecia (2002) donde se vuelve a llenar de agua los lagos...