Apolo y Dionisos

The private single family house is still very much the preferred choice of home. Yet in recent years there have been many changes not only in the personal situations of the residents, their expectations and desires, but also in the rising costs of energy and raw materials. This has meant that issues such as multi-functionalism, the use of innovative building materials or energy-efficient building methods are increasing in significance. These topical developments have been taken into consideration. The authors introduce floor plan solutions using contemporary projects which bear in mind...

The present research work is based on original manuscripts and testimonies from architect González Gortázar (b. Mexico) regarding his transcendent architecture and urban designs. González Gortázar is considered at present one of the most important architects of México, creator of spaces and urban art that are now geometric symbols and references of the city of Guadalajara in México. The architect strongly practices the concept of "Space and Art" and where the city should never loose their social function for which it was originally conceived and constructed.

Algunos temas que contiene: Parque de Berrio. Siglo XIX (Foto); Medellín 1541 ¿ 1920; Carlos E. Carré (1863 - 1909); Carrera Junín (Foto); Calle de La Alambra (Foto); Catedral en medio de la construcción (Foto); Catedral Metropolitana (Foto); Datos técnicos de la Catedral; Palacio Amador (Demolido); El Palacio Arzobispal (Foto); Kiosco Mirador en La Finca Miraflores; Edificio Comercial (Vicente Villa); Mercado Cubierto de Guayaquil (Demolido); Plaza de Mercado (Foto); Templo de San José ; Iglesia de San José (Marinilla); Templo de Nuestra Señora Del Rosario (Catedral de Girardota);...

Los maestros de la modernidad convirtieron la arquitectura doméstica en un laboratorio de cajas de aire. Sus viviendas hicieron del espacio a una caja la patria de un nuevo tiempo por conquistar. Una nueva forma de habitar surgía al calor de una nueva técnica y de una renovada intimidad. La caja establecía la relación entre un hombre viejo y un mundo nuevo que había llegado casi sin esperarlo. El interior de la vivienda especulaba la expectativa de un mundo desconocido. Aquella caja guardaba en su interior a un hombre temeroso de un mundo con el que no contaba y no conocía. Su interior ...