Juan O'Gorman, arquitectura escolar 1932

"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.

Architectural study on the religious buildings of collective character built by the Jewish community of Buenos Aires in the 19t and 20th centuries and where the synagogues are the best examples. Their choices of architectural styles or languages responded to the historic moment when these buildings were constructed and respond to the preferences of each group according to their origin or its constructors or architects. The study analyses their morphology, mostly monumental, outside the city limits, and loaded inside and outside with ornaments and visible symbols of Judaism.

Produced by the government program Pueblos Magicos (Magic Towns) is designed for the sustainable preservation of the cultural and architectural patrimony of 17 traditional and picturesque colonial towns, promoting the tourist attractions and urban benefits of places like: San Cristobal de las Casas, Parras, Comala, Taxco, Real de Catorce, Izamal and Patzcuaro among others.Many exceptional color photographs. .

En los últimos años han sido muchas las referencias al "modelo Barcelona". Se trata de una expresión que surgió en relación con las transformaciones urbanísticas de esta ciudad; pero su éxito ha sido tal que técnicos y políticos autóctonos no han dudado en extender también la expresión a otros campos. En este libro se presentan sucesivamente los rasgos que acostumbran a destacarse del modelo y la situación de partida, y se hace una evaluación general de sus resultados positivos y de sus limitaciones e insuficiencias. Pero además de la dimensión estrictamente urbanística, se...

Carlos Garaicoa crea con maquetas, fotografías y dibujos nuevos lugares que se confunden entre lo irreal y la crítica sarcástica e irónica de la Cuba actual.