Libros de Miquel Adrià (3 libros)

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...

An in-depth study of Colombian architect Luis Restrepo, this collection brings together a selection of his constructions developed by between 1989 and 2007. In this innovative presentation of architectural work, each construction is thoroughly illustrated with both color photographs and reproductions of the blueprints, yielding a true glimpse of Restrepo's genius. Escaping from any classification, his works restore the essentials of architecture—space, materials, and light—and this compilation is sure to appeal to enthusiasts of both architecture and design. Exentas de artificios 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...