Suiza Constructiva

Profusely illustrated with diverse photographs, this historical synthesis of Cuba’s architectural patrimony offers a wonderful exploration of both the interiors and exteriors of the island’s buildings. Cuban customs and lifestyles from the 16th century to the end of the 19th century are also examined. Profusamente ilustrado, esta síntesis histórica sobre el patrimonio arquitectónico de Cuba ofrece una exploracion maravillosa de tanto los exteriores como los interiores de la isla. También se examinan los costumbres y estilos de vida cubanos desde el siglo 16 hasta el fin del siglo 19.

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.

Winner of the 2020 SAMLA Studies Book Award — Edited Collection Cities both near and far communicate in a variety of ways. Travel between, through, and among urban centers initiates contact, and cities themselves are sites of ever-changing cultural and historical encounters. Predictable and surprising challenges and opportunities arise when city borders are crossed, voices meet, and artistic traditions find their counterparts. Using the Latin word for “translation,” translatio, or “to carry across,” as a point of departure, Avenues of Translation explores how translation...

El contenido general de la obra, que abarca diez volúmenes, se estructuró con dos formatos: el primero para las definiciones de términos arquitectónicos y las biografías ordenadas alfabéticamente, y el segundo para los capítulos. Por una parte, los capítulos comprenden la historia resaumida del desarrollo arquitectónico de las principales culturas y países con la información de sus estilos, ciudades principales, exponentes y obras representativas. Por otro, se encuentran los géneros de edificios con características comúnes de acuerdo a su función básica; se estudian y analizan ...