Bresciani Valdés Castillo Huidobro

Brief overview of ObregÑn's (b. Mexico) work as one of the most influencial Mexican born architects of the 20th century.

Ask Americans to think of a famous architect and the person they are most likely to name is Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright's work, his reputation, and his long and colorful career have made him an icon of modern American architecture. But despite his status as America's most celebrated architect, his influence throughout an active practice spanning the years 1896 to 1959 is so wide and complex that it has been difficult to grasp fully. The essays in this book look not at the United States, the context usually associated with Wright, but at countries around the globe. Anthony Alofsin has assembled ...

CONTENIDO: PRIMERA PARTE: RELATOS DE SU VIDA: La formacion.- La Escuela de Arquitectura.- Iniciacion en la practica.- En busca de la nueva arquitectura.- La etapa radical.- La Escuela Superior de Ingenieria y Arquitectura.- Las inquietudes politicas.- El movimiento de 1938.- El Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes.- Los libros.- El movimiento de integracion plastica.- SEGUNDA PARTE: LOS ULTIMOS ESCRITOS: Mi evolucion como arquitecto.- Los proyectos y las obras.- Racionalismo y monotonia.- Evolucion del Racionalismo.- ldeario.- Estetica urbana.- El espacio exterior no es espacio privado.- El...

The only city in the world to span two continents, Istanbul blends European and Asian influences with great style. Home to one of the world's most distinctive cuisines, dining here is an experience to be savored. This compendium showcases the trendiest dining establishments, sure to please even the most sophisticated of sensibilities. With elegant interiors and audacious selections of Turkish and international dishes, Istanbul is home to a dynamic dining scene where you?re sure to be dazzled. This invaluable overview to what's happening in Istanbul's dining scene is interspersed with a...