Avenues of Translation

An anthology of articles and essays on Nicaraguan art, architecture and music, by one of the nation's most noted 20th century poets and authors (1912-2002).

Este libro no es una revisión crítica de arquitectura ni un estudio especializado en materias de patrimonio o de historia. Es un libro de archiveros que permite observar y conocer, especialmente a las actuales generaciones, un modo hacer obras fundado en la relación de la poesía con los oficios; practicable no sólo en los ámbitos académicos, sino que puede construir materialmente el mundo. La Parroquia de Corral, reconstruida después del gran terremoto de 1960 en el sur de Chile es fiel testimonio de este obrar.

Nestled by rows of luscious grapevines, wineries evoke images of fine living few other places can rival. The spirit of each winery is as distinctive as the wines it produces. With a multitude of unique design touches, each one creates a sense of place, and a charming invitation to slow down and savor a way of life deeply rooted in growing cycles and the seasons. This lavishly illustrated compendium showcases the new wave of winery buildings. This school of design takes its lead from architect Herzog de Meuron's 1997 design for Dominus Winery, setting a trend away from the rustic and embracing ...

For the first time ever a monograph dedicated to the temporary projects and personal designs created by world-renowned architect Enric Miralles.A quick perusal of the pages makes it patently clear that for Miralles the word temporary could never be synonymous with minor. From the design of the pergolas in the Olympic Village in Barcelona to the changing sets of an Opera that premiered in his own studio each work is a celebration of space, time and movement. 16 projects are featured.