Louis I. Kahn

Este libro es para estudiantes y arquitectos, e intenta recopilar algunas obras significativas del período 30-50 de la arquitectura moderna de Buenos Aires, donde los arquitectos argentinos de esa época reciente, desarrollaron a través de sus obras y sus escritos una lectura propia de la influencia moderna europea.

Análisis de la plaza del Obradoiro de Santiago de Compostela, con una introducción histórica y arquitectónica de la ciudad en su conjunto, y un estudio más concreto de la plaza en cuanto tal, cuyo espacio y arquitectura son el resumen de los momentos estelares y áureos de la ciudad: Catedral, Hospital Real, Colegio de San Jerónimo, Palacio arzobispal... El libro incluye más de 50 fotografías de Luis Asín, que proporcionan excelentes vistas arquitectónicas y urbanísticas de los monumentos compostelanos.

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.

This volume of a series, focussing on the basic elements of architecture delivers a very close insight into the divers possibilities of designing doors. The door is the most essential component of a house. It is both a separating as well as an adjoining element and permits entering from an external area to the private interior. This book presents over 80 projects showing exceptional designs of doors and entrances of shops, hotels, private houses, museums and many other spaces all over the world. An index with contact information of the designers and architects is enclosed.