Modernismos Syndéticos

A Compilation of 30 Innovative Architectonic Inventions in Catalonia. The architecture produced in Catalonia has often been in the vanguard of Europe, especially since Barcelona hosted the 1992 Olympics. This book is an exciting overview of innovative spaces and techniques made in Catalonia, presenting a cross section of 'products' as well as the buildings and environments for which they were conceived. The products solve specific program requirements, new social demands, environmental needs, budget limitations and design aspirations to improve on the status quo. They are proving grounds of...

Barcelona is a city renowned for its daring design sense where all kinds of commercial spaces have been remodelled or newly created by adventurous architects and interior designers. This book focuses on a wide range of shops distinguished not only for their original architecture and innovative design but also for the uniqueness of the products they sell and for the manner in which they are displayed. ? This indispensable guide to the finest retail spaces in Barcelona is conveniently formatted to fit into any handbag, backpack, or briefcase and includes a site map for ease of use. ? Lavishly...

Arquitectura latinoamericana contemporanea examina la produccion arquitectonica latinoamericana a partir de la decada de 1980. Ofrece los datos necesarios para entender el debate intelectual que ha existido en el medio profesional y academico; para reconocer a algunos de los arquitectos mas importantes, sus ideas y sus obras; y, finalmente, para comprender la complejidad de la cultura latinoamericana en el contexto mundial.

L’obra arquitectònica de Lluís Domènech i Montaner culmina al Palau de la Música Catalana, joia modernista i centre musical de Barcelona des de 1908. Si la seva façana sorprèn, la sala de concerts, amb la seva curiosa estructura de temple i teatre, és una de les més belles del món.