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.

Este libro trata de establecer conexiones que puedan guiarnos hacia un nuevo profesionalismo, teniendo en cuenta que las décadas anteriores vieron nacer nuevos tipos de especialistas, principalmente en las áreas de programación, evaluación y participación. Las implicaciones de tal integración son de largo alcance y podrán tener, en el futuro, efectos muy significativos en el entorno físico, la profesión del arquitecto y la formación de los futuros arquitectos. This book is about making connections that may lead towards a new professionalism, since the past decades have given rise...

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.

Xavier Bordils (Castelló, 1939) has stood out for his contributions to promote and spread design, graphic design and packaging, as well as for his intense projectual activity. Convictions and preferences are summarised in the text that goes with his mark: ¿Xavier Bordils: anti-stylist design, graphic design, structural design, global design, utilitary design, industrial product design, sematic design, architectural design, design, blah, blah, blah.¿

Analiza la arquitectura de las escuelas primarias municipales de Sevilla, profundizando en la genealogía de cada obra en relación con la ideología social, y la apropiación que hace cada período político de los programas de obras públicas escolares heredados de los gobiernos anteriores.