Arquitectos iberoamericanos, siglo XXI

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

Recopilación de trabajos de investigación sobre la arquitectura cubana realizados por historiadores, arquitectos y profesores de las escuelas cubanas de arquitectura, y que contribuyen a la valoración del patrimonio arquitectónico colonial.

Study characterized for the use of new research methods to create an alternative historiography of modern Mexican architecture. Through a self-critical review of the first edition, author De Anda clarifies, broadens and when needed corrects certain concepts and perspectives in relation to his original 1991 edition of "Architecture of the Mexican Revolution". He then provides recent advances in the way of interpreting the history of architecture and the history of Mexican culture in the 20th century.

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...

The book analyses a selection of 10 houses and 14 buildings constructed in Costa Rica from 2000 to 2005 and that represent the current urban San Jose's growth trends. The domestic architecture reflects a higher purchasing power with an appreciation oh natural surroundings, the office and industrial buildings are aimed some at rescuing the historic downtown area while others were constructed in the suburban area of the city. Includes biographies of mentioned architects.