Guillermo de Alba

Colombian houses have always been a showcase for the inhabitants of a highly diverse country. These houses range from the haciendas of coffee plantations to the restored colonial homes of Cartagena. Fascinating essays and attractive photos exemplify the evolution of the art of living in Colombia.

High-end hotels have always been the setting for style and fantasy, a venue to see and be seen. This volume explores a relatively new trend, where major fashion houses take over the running of upscale hostelries. With every detail coordinated, from bed linens, to d????cor, china and glassware, the overall effect is of a chic jewel box, where every piece shines. We get a peek at glamorous hotels conceived and run with flair, by major fashion players like Bulgari, Christian Lacroix, Ferragamo, and Versace.

The English edition of In Detail: Interior Spaces has sold over 5000 copies since it was released in 2002. This highly successful volume, looking at materials, lighting, colours and the technical aspects of interior design, is now also available in Romanic language editions.

Cuando hace cuatro años pusimos en marcha esta aventura que respondía fundamentalmente a la inquietud de conocer cómo otros estudios de arquitectura se enfrentaban a la hoja en blanco, no dedicamos mucho tiempo a pensar dónde podríamos desembocar. Ahora, con la edición de este tercer volumen de Práctica Arquitectónica / Architectural Practice, se acumulan 20 textos y 20 visiones, veinte formas de enseñar y veinte maneras de proyectar. Este número veinte consolida un referente teórico de creciente valor para estudiantes y arquitectos. Tres libros con un total de casi seiscientas...