Rafael Urzúa

The book is the resulting papers from the Seminars of Latin American Architecture (SAL) organized by CEDODAL as an example of academic cooperation between Latin American architects who share their concern for the conservation of the region's architectural patrimony. This edition comprises case studies and historical, economic, social and architectural analysis of the farms and landowners of the haciendas and estancias from 7 countries of Latin America: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, México, Perú and Puerto Rico.

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.

Estamos ante un libro singular que, como una hoja de papel, tiene dos caras inevitables y complementarias. Esta dividido en dos partes claramente diferenciadas: una tematica - los elementos de la arquitectura - y otra de recorrido historico - la historia y el significado de la arquitectura -.La primera parte, dividida en ocho capitulos, afronta los conceptos basicos de la arquitectura, a los que Roth denomina elementos. La segunda parte se dedica de manera didactica y sistematica a la historia y al significado de la arquitectura. Roth recorre a lo largo de trece capitulos la historia de la...

The only city in the world to span two continents, Istanbul blends European and Asian influences with great style. Home to one of the world's most distinctive cuisines, dining here is an experience to be savored. This compendium showcases the trendiest dining establishments, sure to please even the most sophisticated of sensibilities. With elegant interiors and audacious selections of Turkish and international dishes, Istanbul is home to a dynamic dining scene where you?re sure to be dazzled. This invaluable overview to what's happening in Istanbul's dining scene is interspersed with a...