Observatorios culturales

El urbanismo actual, inmerso en un proceso de transformación en la manera de concebir y construir la ciudad y nuestro entorno urbano, establece como prioritarios los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible, la inclusión de equipos multidisciplinanes y la participación ciudadana, a través de los cuales lograr una adecuada sostenibilidad ambiental, económica y social. Esta edición presenta cómo “escuchar y transformar la ciudad” desde la reflexión teórica y la exposición de distintos casos de estudio sobre nuevos modelos urbanísticos y arquitectónicos asociados a tres escalas...

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.

"Major survey of Ibero-American 21st century architects details the work of 40 architects"--Provided by vendor.

A study of each phase of the prolific trajectory of architect Pani (b. Mexico). A strong follower of Le Corbusier principles and whose modernist and grand scale urban and construction designs allowed him to construct in Mexico the first international hotel, the first multi family housing complex, the first condominium and the first satellite city. His architectural legacy includes more than 130 projects covering all types of buildings: housing, schools, hospitals, airports, commercial, office and urban, designs. All photographs (black and white 8x10 plaques ) in this catalogue were shot by...