Umbral

"Después de la exitosa conquista de Tenochtitlán en 1521 por Hernán Cortés y su gavilla de aventureros, nacería la Nueva España. La madre España dominaría este inmenso territorio por trescientos largos años. Tres siglos gobernados por 64 virreyes; [...] haciendo que el tiempo y el progreso se estancaran por décadas en la Colonia, como si nada nuevo e interesante pudiera ocurrir en el inmenso dominio español en América. Hechos relevantes, ocasionados por las beligerantes Francia e Inglaterra en Europa, agitarían las tranquilas aguas de la Nueva España, generando vientos de...

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...

Imprescindible transformar los inmuebles existentes, buscando su armonía con el clima, confort y calidad de vida para el usuario reduciendo gasto de servicios. Con ejemplo Edificio M16, intervenido bioclimáticamente con certificación LEED Platino.

A major critical study by noted architect and researcher Ramón Gutiérrez on the different phases of the history and evolution of the architectural patrimony of Paraguay spanning from primitive and colonial times to present days. The book includes a large collection of period photographs and color reproductions of the watercolors of the city of Asuncion done between 1855 and 1856 by French traveler Francisco Vincent of colonial and old Asuncion that graphically document how the original urban profile of Asunción has paid the tribute of the urban development and progress sacrificing its most ...