Políticas, paisajes y territorios vulnerables

Monographic edition dedicated to one of the most noted disciples of José Villagrán García and Ignacio Díaz Morales. Architec Nafarrate's works are characteristic for the use of natural illumination and ventilation and the strong importance he gives to the environment. Some of his most recognized works include: Residential complex "Los Parques", Hotel "Las Hadas", and the "Twin Dolphin" in Baja California.

En 2002 Claudio Destéfano cumplía 40 y quiso hacerse un regalo especial: correr el Marathon des Sables en el desierto del Sahara, famoso en el mundo por los desafíos constantes que impone a quienes participan en él. Nunca antes había hecho algo parecido. Esa experiencia lo marcó hondamente y le mostró otro camino posible, el del encuentro con uno mismo en situaciones extremas, en el silencio, en la soledad. Hoy, a 18 años de ese hito en su vida, con más camino recorrido –y corrido también-, el autor recrea, en su tercer libro, ese maratón y lo aprendido entonces y para siempre....

Barcelona is a city renowned for its daring design sense where all kinds of commercial spaces have been remodelled or newly created by adventurous architects and interior designers. This book focuses on a wide range of shops distinguished not only for their original architecture and innovative design but also for the uniqueness of the products they sell and for the manner in which they are displayed. ? This indispensable guide to the finest retail spaces in Barcelona is conveniently formatted to fit into any handbag, backpack, or briefcase and includes a site map for ease of use. ? Lavishly...

Colombian architect Rogelio Salmona has translated pragmatic and poetic concepts and intentions into physical form. These result from the architect's deep communion with and understanding of the materials and processes, as well as of the historic-cultural context in which his architectural intervention takes place. Salmona's oeuvre, including such notable examples as the Torres del Parque (1967) in Bogota, the Presidential House for Illustrious Guests (1981) in Cartagena, the Quimbaya Museum (1983) in Armenia and the National Archive of the Nation (1992) in Bogota, is without doubt one of the ...