La gran máquina

The book analyses a selection of 10 houses and 14 buildings constructed in Costa Rica from 2000 to 2005 and that represent the current urban San Jose's growth trends. The domestic architecture reflects a higher purchasing power with an appreciation oh natural surroundings, the office and industrial buildings are aimed some at rescuing the historic downtown area while others were constructed in the suburban area of the city. Includes biographies of mentioned architects.

La sacristía es uno de los diversos espacios que se incluye siempre en el conjunto de una iglesia, independientemente de que el rango que ésta ostente sea el de catedral, colegial, parroquial o cualquier otro. Se trata de una estancia que se suele ubicar en una zona próxima a la capilla mayor, frecuentemente a su derecha, y en ella se revisten los sacerdotes y eclesiásticos para las distintas funciones litúrgicas.

A compilation of detailed texts and historic photographic images of the architectural heritage of Medellín, its streets, churches, buildings, hospitals. Many of the places documented have been demolished and the photographers are the only remaining witnesses to study the transformation of its urban landscape over the centuries. A catalogue of buildings is included with images in the "Note" section at the end of the book.

This edition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the UPF, gathering articles by teachers, researchers an guest academics regarding different topics related to architecture and urbanism.