Ciudad y arquitectura

Ask Americans to think of a famous architect and the person they are most likely to name is Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright's work, his reputation, and his long and colorful career have made him an icon of modern American architecture. But despite his status as America's most celebrated architect, his influence throughout an active practice spanning the years 1896 to 1959 is so wide and complex that it has been difficult to grasp fully. The essays in this book look not at the United States, the context usually associated with Wright, but at countries around the globe. Anthony Alofsin has assembled ...

This series was the winner of the American Institute of Architects' prestigious "Award for Excellence in International Book Publishing". Each volume in this series is introduced with an essay on the architect, and a chronological or stylistic presentation of their most outstanding buildings and projects. No other series provides such a complete and concise summary of the world's leading architects' works. The volumes are fully illustrated in black-and-white with photos and project renderings.

A detailed guide to the buildings that architect Juan O'Gorman (b. Mexico 1905-1982) constructed in Mexico City, with maps, photographs, plans and detailed descriptions of each one. Includes many of his most noted designs: Casa-estudio Diego Rivera-Frida Kahlo, museum Anahuacalli (Diego Rivera), museum Casa Azul (Frida Kahlo) and others.

¿Por qué se integra a los títulos de esta colección el libro de Alberto Sato? ¿Cuál es el criterio que nos permite justificar su presencia aquí? Pues bien, este libro presenta un desarrollo teórico-histórico atrapante. Podríamos decir que Sato nos devela la saga donde el espacio es el protagonista y la arquitectura acepta resignadamente su destino, ya que el espíritu del tiempo así lo requería. Un libro polémico que desafía las verdades instaladas que la historiografía nos ha entregado. Su lenguaje sugerente, sin duda, va a prendar a quienes se dispongan a disfrutar de su...