De la construcción a los proyectos

Obra fundamental en la historiografía del arte, Historia de la arquitectura representa la culminación de diez años de trabajo del prestigioso investigador Spiro Kostof, profesor en la Universidad de Berkeley. Abarcando desde la prehistoria hasta el postmodernismo, el libro no sólo se ocupa de los monumentos religiosos y civiles, objeto tradicional de la atención de los historiadores, sino también estudia una diversidad de edificaciones industriales o domésticas, rurales o urbanas, todas ellas dentro de un contexto social, físico y cultural. Las manifestaciones arquitectónicas de...

In the nineties, the modern orthodoxy has stopped imposing its criteria. At a time when there are as many architectural philosophies as architects, this volume offers us some answers to the common question of where present-day architecture is going. This view of the current world of architecture is presented through analysis of the projects of the most recognized and respected architects, but also the most innovative ones and those of the new generations.

Recorrido por los edificios más significativos de la arquitectura residencial, institucional e industrial de la provincia, presentados con fotografía, características técnicas y planos. Se acompaña de un amplio análisis histórico introductorio.

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.