Hannes Meyer

Para Colin St. John Wilson, el valor de un edificio no reside en su correspondencia con un ideal preestablecido, sino en la destreza con la que se adapta a las contingencias prácticas. Precisamente este libro es una llamada en favor del entendimiento de la arquitectura como un arte práctico. Publicado originalmente en 1995, esta obra se ha convertido en un texto clave en la revisión de los postulados fundamentales de la ortodoxia del Movimiento Moderno en arquitectura. Esta edición incluye un prólogo de la profesora Emilia Hernández Pezzi y un epílogo del profesor Rodrigo de la O.

An in-depth study of Colombian architect Luis Restrepo, this collection brings together a selection of his constructions developed by between 1989 and 2007. In this innovative presentation of architectural work, each construction is thoroughly illustrated with both color photographs and reproductions of the blueprints, yielding a true glimpse of Restrepo's genius. Escaping from any classification, his works restore the essentials of architecture—space, materials, and light—and this compilation is sure to appeal to enthusiasts of both architecture and design. Exentas de artificios y...

This number of the monographic series is dedicated to restoration specialist, architect and watercolor painter Villa Chávez (b. Mexico). This extensive study of Villa Chávez life and architecture is divided in 2 parts: the first reviews his academic career and his professional practice in Guadalajara and Colima. A second part reviews in detail his restoration projects, his architecture, his open space interventions and his pictorial production (watercolors and drawings). Amongst other academic contributions Villa Chávez founded the School of Architecture in the University of Colima and was ...